DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 7 -- DAR ES SALAAMs public transport system is set for a significant transformation following the arrival of 99 brand new rapid buses at the citys port, with operations scheduled to kick off within the next two weeks.

The arrival marks a significant milestone under a strategic investment by local firm, Mofat Company Limited, which plans to deploy a total of 255 articulated buses valued at approximately 200bn/-.

The initiative aims to enhance commuter services and ease congestion across key corridors in the commercial capital.

Each of the new 18-metrelong buses will run on compressed natural gas (CNG), which is in line with the governments climate action agenda aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the transport sect...