Tanzania, March 22 -- Dar es Salaam. The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra) has approved new longer routes for commuter buses, also known as Daladala, in three major cities as part of attempts to improve connectivity.

The initiative, which includes the cities of Dodoma, Arusha, and Dar es Salaam, intends to improve suburban connections and allow drivers to transport people more effectively without having to cancel routes.

Latra's director general, Mr Habibu Suluo, told The Citizen that, to make the routes circular and improve access to services in some places, they have awarded licences to commuter buses to transport people as far as 40 kilometres, as opposed to the short routes that were previously issued.

"We used to give li...