By The Respondents Reporter
The Public Private Partnership Centre (PPP-CENTRE) has revealed that more than 150 Mofat buses under the Dar Rapid Transit (DART) project in Dar es Salaam have remained parked for six months due to a lack of designated service and operational areas, leaving only 50 buses in active service.
Speaking on May 6, 2026, in Dar es Salaam after inspecting the project, PPP-CENTRE Executive Director David Kafulila said the situation has affected the performance of the investment and caused losses to the private investor.
Kafulila said the visit was conducted jointly with private sector stakeholders to assess implementation progress and identify challenges facing the public-private partnership project.
He stressed that PPP projects must be closely monitored from the early stages to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and value for money for both government and investors.
“We have observed that over 150 buses have remained idle for more than six months due to operational challenges, which is causing losses to the investor,” said Kafulila.
He called on Mofat Company to prepare a detailed six-month performance assessment report on the project, which will be submitted to government oversight structures for review and corrective action.
On his part, Mofat spokesperson Philip Changala said the project remains strategic in improving urban transport in Dar es Salaam, especially in high-demand areas such as Mbagala, Kivukoni, and Gerezani.
He said the PPP-CENTRE visit has demonstrated government commitment to supporting private investors and addressing operational challenges in the transport sector.
Changala added that the company is continuing to improve services and introduce innovations to reach more commuters and strengthen urban mobility.
