ZANZIBAR, July 4 -- THE Zanzibar government has announced it will stop issuing daily permits for tourist vehicles starting November 1, 2025, in a move aimed at improving visitors safety and tightening regulation in the tourism sector.

The new policy, introduced by the Ministry of Tourism and Heritage, replaces the current daily licensing system with longer-term permits, as authorities respond to rising concerns over unregistered operators and security incidents affecting tourists.

Tourism and Heritage Minister, Mr Mudrik Ramadhan Soraga said on Wednesday during a press briefing that the decision is intended to reduce the number of vehicles that do not meet operation service standards, a problem that has triggered complaints from tourist...