A dispute has emerged in Tanga between city authorities, bus operators, and passengers over the relocation of regional bus services from the city centre to the Kange Regional Bus Terminal.Operators argue that the move was rushed and key agreements on service improvements were not fulfilled.

They highlight the absence of essential facilities at Kange, including passenger seating, police posts, health services, food areas, and daladala parking spaces.

The Tanzania Bus Owners Association (TABOA) insists buses should continue picking up passengers from town offices while passing through Kange to pay a daily levy until the terminal is completed.Passengers criticize the lack of information, causing delays and inconvenience.

Authorities emphasize compliance with urban planning regulations and announced transitional arrangements allowing early morning buses to operate from town offices while others start at Kange.

Fines were imposed on operators violating the directive, but officials stress the need for designated terminals to manage regional services effectively.