Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila of Dar es Salaam warned against selling fuel in containers, calling the practice dangerous, illegal and against national safety interests. Speaking to the media, he threatened legal action under national statutes and EWURA rules for anyone who persisted. He also ordered all fuel stations closed over recent security threats to reopen immediately, ensuring motorists can refuel without hindrance under presidential directives.
Chalamila instructed the EWURA Eastern Zone to convene an emergency meeting with station owners to reinforce safety standards and distribution controls. He announced the temporary suspension of Bus Rapid Transit services on Morogoro Road and Mbagala after damage to stations, gates and ticketing systems and directed LATRA to issue permits to regular buses on those routes while repairs are underway.
As part of a broader security push, he mandated verification for motorcycle and three-wheeler operators, requiring valid licences, proof of citizenship and residency, and special ID cards before any fuel sale. He also confirmed that food supply trucks would enter and exit the city under monitored arrangements to ease price pressures. He appealed for public cooperation to maintain stability, safety and uninterrupted services.
Chalamila instructed the EWURA Eastern Zone to convene an emergency meeting with station owners to reinforce safety standards and distribution controls. He announced the temporary suspension of Bus Rapid Transit services on Morogoro Road and Mbagala after damage to stations, gates and ticketing systems and directed LATRA to issue permits to regular buses on those routes while repairs are underway.
As part of a broader security push, he mandated verification for motorcycle and three-wheeler operators, requiring valid licences, proof of citizenship and residency, and special ID cards before any fuel sale. He also confirmed that food supply trucks would enter and exit the city under monitored arrangements to ease price pressures. He appealed for public cooperation to maintain stability, safety and uninterrupted services.
