Drive Many. Carry Purpose. Move With Pride.
There’s a feeling you can’t describe when you’re seated behind the wheel of a 60-seater bus. The ignition hums low. The mirrors are set. You check your passengers through the rearview. And as the brake releases, it’s not just the bus that moves but it’s lives.
In Uganda, driving a bus is not just transport. It’s responsibility. It’s trust. It’s knowing that each day you carry parents, students, workers, and elders. And to do it right, to do it safely, to do it professionally you need more than just boldness. You need training.
Bus Driving Course in Uganda is that training. Whether you’re a youth from Bushenyi, a former boda rider in Kampala, or a job-seeker in Mbale with no degree, this course is built for people like you; people ready to work, move forward, and earn with pride.
With Fern Engineering & Supplies, you’ll learn not just how to drive, but how to lead from the driver’s seat. Calm. Confident. Professional.
The Bus Driving Course in Uganda is a hands-on, practical program designed to train drivers for large-capacity passenger vehicles. These include school buses, long-distance buses, company shuttles, and NGO field buses.
This training is not about showing off big machines. It’s about safe handling. About carrying human lives with discipline, skill, and care. A bus is not like a car. It’s longer. Heavier. And every move you make matters.
The course includes both classroom theory and practical training: starting from basic controls and progressing to full road simulations.
You’ll train on real Ugandan roads, highways, and traffic junctions. You’ll be assessed on reversing, parking, signaling, passenger safety, and emergency situations.
By the end, you won’t just have a certificate. You’ll have the confidence to carry Uganda one trip at a time.
At Fern Engineering & Supplies, we’re not raising gamblers. We’re training professionals. Men and women who are not only licensed but trusted to transport lives without panic, without guesswork.
Our instructors are real bus drivers with over 10 years of experience in public transport, school fleets, and cross-border trips. They’ve seen what happens when drivers guess and they’re committed to showing you the right way.
Wherever people move in large numbers, trained bus drivers are needed.
How long is the bus driving course in Uganda?
Bus driving training typically takes 8 weeks, including theory, practical driving, and road test preparation. At Fern Engineering & Supplies, both weekday and weekend schedules are available.
Do I need a driving permit to start bus driving training?
Yes. You must already have at least a Class B license and have been driving for the past 5 years. If you don’t, we’ll help you first complete Class B training before starting bus driving. This ensures you’re comfortable behind the wheel before advancing to passenger transport. To qualify, you must also be aged 30 years or older.
What class of permit will I qualify for after this course?
After successful training and passing the IOV (Inspector of Vehicles) test, your license will be upgraded to Class DL which qualifies you to drive large passenger vehicles legally in Uganda.
How much does the bus driving course cost in Uganda?
The course is at UGX 2.8M including additional extras like first aid or mechanical training. Payment plans are available.
Is a certificate issued after the course?
Yes. You’ll receive a Certificate of Competence, and support through the license upgrading process. Employers trust certified drivers especially for school and NGO work.
Are bus driver jobs available in Uganda?
Yes. Transport companies, schools, and NGOs are constantly seeking reliable bus drivers. Demand is high but they only consider trained, certified, and disciplined individuals. Many of our trainees are hired directly after completing the course.
Can women take this course too?
Absolutely. Bus driving is about control, not muscle. Women are increasingly joining the professional transport industry in Uganda. We’ve trained women now working as NGO drivers and tour shuttle operators.
Do I need English fluency to join?
No. We teach in English and Luganda, with explanations in Kiswahili if needed. What matters most is understanding the safety procedures, laws, and communication fancy English is not required.
In Uganda, people need to move. To school. To work. To weddings. To hospital. And behind each successful journey is a driver who showed up on time, drove with care, and reached without panic.
That driver could be you.
Bus Driving Course in Uganda gives you a skill you can take anywhere, village, town, company, or across borders. It earns. It builds reputation. It supports families. And it offers something more than income it offers pride.
So if you’re sitting at home wondering what skill can carry you forward, this is your answer.
Fern Engineering & Supplies is here to train you not just to drive, but to lead behind the wheel.
The keys are ready. The engine is running. Will you take the seat?
Train with us today—gain real skills, get hired fast, and secure your future in Uganda’s top industries!
