Public Support for Relocation of Buses to Magufuli Terminal
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TLDR
- Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila ordered all intercity and cross-border buses to relocate their operations to the Magufuli Bus Terminal on August 11, 2026.
- The Magufuli Bus Terminal was built in 2021 and aims to reduce congestion in the city center caused by buses operating without permits.
- Some citizens support the relocation, stating it will enhance passenger safety and improve security checks at the terminal.
- Others expressed concerns about the suddenness of the decision and questioned the approval of bus stations outside the Magufuli Terminal.
- Residents believe that government projects should be respected and followed, similar to how airports operate.