Regulation of Cargo Vehicle Entry into Dar es Salaam City Centre

TLDR

• Mr Chalamila said a special operation to remove improperly parked trucks will start on August 17, 2026, requiring all owners to relocate vehicles from road reserves to designated parking areas.
• DAR ES SALAAM: DAR ES SALAAM Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has unveiled a raft of measures to curb traffic congestion in the city, including a crackdown on illegal truck parking and plans to regulate cargo.
• Mr Chalamila said discussions are ongoing with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) on allowing cargo trucks to access the city centre at night only.