Tanzania, April 23 -- The safety of primary school students during their daily commutes is a growing concern, given the poor condition of many school buses.

While these buses are intended to provide a safe and reliable means of transportation, the reality is often far from that.

According to a survey by Smart World, many primary schools in Dar es Salaam rely on a fleet of old and poorly maintained buses to transport students.

These buses, often decades old and showing signs of wear and tear, pose significant safety risks to the children they transport. From faulty brakes to unreliable engines, these vehicles are a disaster waiting to happen.

Some school owners reportedly purchase old buses, some of which are unfit for driving on the r...