DAR ES SALAAM, June 9 -- ANALYSTS have welcomed the Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit Agencys (DART) move to partner with the private sector in the provision of transport service, saying that the initiative will significantly reduce waiting times at bus stops, enhance urban mobility and contribute to broader economic growth.

The new investment, valued at 350bn/-, will see 432 new buses added to Dar es Salaams public transport system in August this year.

The development follows the signing of two 12-year contracts between DART and Emirates National Group (ENG), an Abu Dhabi-based company and Mofat Company Limited, a Tanzanian firm.

Under the agreements, ENG will invest over 150bn/- and deploy 177 buses, while Mofat Company will invest around ...