Directive to Remove Lorries from Service Lanes in Dar es Salaam

TLDR

• Most lorries that previously occupied service lanes in Dar es Salaam have been removed as of yesterday.
• The removal follows a directive from Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila to arrest drivers parking lorries illegally on service roads.
• This directive was issued after an ultimatum for cargo truck operators to remove improperly parked vehicles expired last week.
• Areas along Mandela and Kilwa roads, including Ubungo and the Tanzania Institute of Accountancy, are now largely free of lorries, improving traffic flow and safety for pedestrians.
• Residents have welcomed the changes, noting that it has eased movement and improved safety, particularly for pedestrians.