Ibabu Bus Driver Arrested in Mbarara After Failing Alcohol Breath Test

What the report says

Police in Mbarara arrested an Ibabu Bus Company driver after a breathalyser test at the Biharwe Checkpoint reportedly showed alcohol in his system above the legal limit. The driver, identified by police as Robert Twinomujuni, was stopped on Wednesday while operating a passenger bus on the Mbarara-Masaka Highway, according to the Nile Post report.

The article says traffic officers conducted a routine test as part of a wider crackdown on drunk driving among public service vehicle drivers. Twinomujuni was then detained at Mbarara Central Police Station while officers prepared a case file. Police said he is expected to face court on charges related to driving under the influence and endangering public safety.

Police spokesperson Michael Kananura said checkpoint checks are continuing across the region and that major stops are equipped with breathalysers. He urged PSV drivers not to drink and drive, stressing that commercial motorists have a duty to protect passengers and other road users.

The case comes amid stepped-up highway surveillance by the Uganda Police Traffic and Road Safety Directorate, part of broader efforts to reduce road crashes. More generally, public transport safety campaigns often focus on alcohol impairment because it can slow reaction time and increase the risk of crashes, especially on busy intercity routes.