Tanzania, Feb. 23 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has drafted regulations to govern operations of the planned cable transport which seeks to boost tourism in Tanzania and facilitate commuting in some areas.

Cable transport involves transporting people in motor-less, engine-less vehicles that are propelled by a steel cable, commonly known as ropeway.

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The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra) is studying the possibility of introducing the cable transport in at least six regions but before doing that, it needs to put regulatory mechanisms in place.

The regulatory authority said the regulations are now ready, but the agency is looking for an international consultant ...