Investment in Mass Transit Infrastructure to Support Urbanization
Latest Tanzania economy news · Investment in Mass Transit Infrastructure to Support Ur… explained · updated Aug 7, 2026 · economy news · GDP · investment
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- Speaking during the inauguration of the BRT Phase II infrastructure on August 7, 2026, President Samia said the expansion programme will include new BRT corridors from Bunju to Bagamoyo, Mbagala to Mkuranga and Gongo la.
- DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced government plans to expand the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network to cover more parts of Dar es Salaam and extend services to neighbouring Coast Region as part of.
- President Samia said the government’s continued investment in mass transit infrastructure is aimed at supporting rapid urbanisation, improving connectivity between key residential and commercial areas and promoting.
- She said the government will seek financial support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other development partners to facilitate the implementation of the planned infrastructure projects.