GM Tumpeco,ABC Ltd unveil 80,000 Number plates

GM Tumpeco and Arnold Brooklyn Company (ABC) Limited have addressed recent concerns regarding the ongoing shortage of vehicle number plates in Uganda.

In a joint statement, the companies have reassured the public that the supply of number plates has resumed, emphasizing their commitment to reliable service .

At a press conference held at Entebbe International Airport, Elvis Ssekyanzi, Executive Director of GM Tumpeco, confirmed the arrival of a new shipment of number plates, signaling the end of the shortage.

“We wish to clarify that the supply has already resumed. For over 24 years, we have consistently met demand and remain committed to providing reliable service,” Ssekyanzi states.

He explains that the temporary shortage was due to delays in the anticipated roll out of new digital number plates by the government.

"Short-term contracts with the Ministry of Works and Transport, designed to align with the expected transition to digital plates, led to supply chain disruptions. With the postponement of the digital plates’ launch, our temporary production permits didn’t allow sufficient time to replenish stocks,” Ssekyanzi adds.

Jyoti Puri, General Manager of ABC Limited, echoes Ssekyanzi’s sentiments, reaffirming the company's collaboration with the government.

"We have always worked closely with the Ministry of Works to ensure a continuous supply of number plates. Once long-term contracts are secured, we are confident that we will meet all demands efficiently,” Puri says.

Both executives called on the government to consider issuing longer-term contracts to avoid future supply disruptions and enable effective planning. They assured the public that their dedication to providing high-quality, timely services remains unwavering.

GM Tumpeco and ABC Limited, having served Uganda reliably for over two decades, have expressed confidence in their ability to continue delivering efficient service.