Proposal for All Buses to Relocate to Magufuli Bus Terminal

TLDR

• Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has ordered all buses operating from other terminals to relocate to the Magufuli Bus Terminal.
• The directive was issued on August 11, 2026, to enhance the terminal's usage and reduce congestion in the city center.
• The Magufuli Bus Terminal was built in 2021 and aims to improve passenger safety and streamline bus operations.
• Some citizens support the decision, stating it will enhance security for travelers, while others feel the change was sudden and poorly communicated.
• Concerns were raised about the legality of bus companies operating without permits in the city center prior to this directive.