Tanzania, April 29 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has commissioned feasibility studies in four major cities to guide future transport infrastructure and help reduce compensation costs ahead of the planned expansion of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

The studies are expected to provide technical support to the Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit Agency (Dart) which is expectedd to become a fully mandated authority, responsible for the BRT execution in Tanzanian cities.

Dart's Chief Executive, Mr Saidi Tunda said the studies will also help long-term planning aimed at improving public transport services and keep infrastructure development costs manageable as cities continue to expand.

The move comes at the time when the government is preparing ...