E- Bus Xpress- (EBX) a subsidiary of Uganda’s green mobility industry captains Kiira Motors Corporation , (KMC) is set to expand its eco-friendly public mass transport network into Kira Municipality.
The new routes in Kira Municipality will be launched on friday August 28th, 2026, with a planned fleet of 15 locally developed and produced Kayoola Electric Buses -to esnure safe, scheduled, and reliable transit across the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
The new service will connect growing residential communities to Ntinda Hub and Kampala, with three dedicated feeder routes which will include ; Ntinda – Najjera – Kira – Kitukutwe – Kiwologoma – Nakwero; Ntinda – Naalya – Kyaliwajjala – Namugongo – Sonde and Ntinda – Kisasi – Kyanja – Kungu.
Each route will have 5 buses connecting passengers with scheduled services, air conditioned buses, onboard Wi-Fi, modern safety features and cashless payments.
Fares will start from just UGX 800 for adults and UGX 400 for students, depending on the distance travelled.
E- bus Xpress officials tol ugandaupdatenews.com , that for students, the School Cashless Days Campaign will introduce smart digital wristbands for quick and convenient fare payments. No cash will be accepted onboard.
With zero emission electric buses, EBX is bringing a cleaner and more convenient transport option closer to communities while supporting better connections across the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
“Step onto our bus and you will find what Uganda’s commuters have always deserved: Air-conditioning,| onboard WiFi, cashless payments , scheduled trips and absolute safety and security,” said Eng. Ian John Kavuma , the Managing Director (MD) of E-Bus Xpress .
It is estimated that by 2031 the E Bus Xpress shall operate 1,500 e-buses in 14 cities across Uganda.
The rollout marks a significant step towards cleaner and more efficient urban transport, as Kampala joins other cities in the EAC region exploring sustainable electric mobility solutions.
