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U.S. Air Travel Faces Major Flight Reductions Amid Shutdown

Air passengers across the United States are being warned to expect widespread delays and cancellations as the U.S. government shutdown continues to paralyze key sectors of transportation. U.S Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that, starting Friday morning, around 40 of the nation’s
November 6, 2025

Parliament Passes Landmark 2024 Airports Bill

The Tanzanian Parliament has approved the 2024 Airports Bill, which is poised to significantly enhance the Tanzania Airports Authority’s (TAA) operational capabilities. The bill, which now awaits President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s signature to become law, is set to transform TAA into a
August 29, 2024

Train Derailment Injures 70; Investigation Underway

A serious train derailment occurred involving passenger train Y14, which was traveling from Kigoma to multiple destinations including Tabora, Dodoma, Morogoro, Pwani, and Dar es Salaam. The incident took place between Kazuramimba and Uvinza stations at approximately 7:30 PM. The train, operated
August 28, 2024

Vice President Urges Tightened Oversight on School Buses

Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has called for urgent measures to tighten the regulation of school buses across Tanzania, citing significant concerns over their safety standards and the qualifications of drivers. Speaking during the national road safety week and the 50th anniversary
August 27, 2024

Dr Mpango Urges Boda Boda Riders to Wear Helmets

Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has strongly urged motorcycle riders, popularly known as ‘Boda boda,’ to consistently wear helmets as a crucial measure to prevent serious injuries during accidents. His remarks were made during his visit to the Road Safety Week celebrations
August 26, 2024

Crackdown on Uninspected Vehicles Starts September

Starting September 1, 2024, Tanzanian authorities will implement a strict crackdown on vehicles that have not undergone mandatory inspections. The announcement was made by Traffic Police Commander Ramadhan Ng’azi during a briefing for the upcoming Road Safety Week, scheduled from August 26
August 23, 2024

TRC Tightens Ticketing Rules to Prevent Fraud

The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has introduced new measures aimed at tackling ticketing fraud for its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) electric-powered trains. Effective immediately, passengers must present their National Identification Card (NIDA) when purchasing tickets. The ID will be scanned at both
August 17, 2024

Rogue Passengers Undermine Tanzania’s Railway System

The Tanzanian Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (TAKUKURU) in the Morogoro region has uncovered a troubling trend among some passengers using the Electric Train (SGR) service. These individuals are reportedly exploiting the system by purchasing tickets that indicate they will disembark
August 16, 2024

Latra Set to Revolutionize City Transport

The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra) is preparing to launch a revolutionary ride-sharing service by the end of the 2024/25 fiscal year. This service will enable nine to fourteen passengers to share a single vehicle, with bookings made via mobile applications, even
August 14, 2024

LATRA Intensifies Focus on Driver Fatigue

The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) has acknowledged a growing concern over road accidents caused by driver fatigue, despite the effectiveness of the Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) in curbing incidents due to overspeeding. Recent investigations reveal that a significant number of accidents
August 12, 2024

Deadly Plane Crash in São Paulo Kills 61

A Plane crash in São Paulo, Brazil, has claimed the lives of all 61 individuals on board, including 57 passengers and 4 crew members. The accident involved an ATR 72-500 aircraft, a commonly used regional airliner known for its short-haul capabilities. The
August 10, 2024
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