ACT Wazalendo has called for the resignation of Home Affairs Minister Patrobas Katambi, accusing him of failing to address drivers’ grievances over the controversial implementation of a 15-point penalty system before the dispute disrupted transport services across parts of the country.
The opposition party made the demand on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, after drivers in several areas stopped providing transport services, leaving passengers stranded and disrupting journeys for people travelling for work, business, medical care and other daily activities.
ACT Wazalendo said drivers had repeatedly raised concerns about the system, including the deduction of points from driving licences, licence suspensions and what the party described as a lack of fair mechanisms for challenging penalties.
The party said the government had an opportunity to engage drivers and resolve the complaints before the dispute escalated into a strike affecting the public.
“Drivers have explained shortcomings in the system itself and its implementation,” ACT Wazalendo said in a statement.
The party alleged that the system places an unfair burden on drivers, increases the risk of losing their jobs and could create room for corruption and abuse in its enforcement.
ACT Wazalendo also criticised the government for describing the system as being under trial while drivers were already facing fines, penalties and licence suspensions.
The party said the disruption was a consequence of failing to address the concerns through dialogue.
It called on Mr Katambi to resign, arguing that he had failed to take timely action to address the drivers’ complaints and prevent the dispute from reaching a stage where ordinary citizens were affected.
The party further demanded an immediate suspension of the 15-point system and a review of the regulations through consultations involving drivers and other stakeholders in the transport sector.
ACT Wazalendo said any review should address both road safety and drivers’ concerns over job security and the fairness of enforcement.
The drivers’ action has put the spotlight on the balance between enforcing road safety regulations and protecting the livelihoods of thousands of people employed in the transport sector, while passengers bear the immediate cost when services are disrupted.