BRT Phase 2 trial runs finally begin amid optimism, anxiety

Dar es Salaam. If you thought the launch of Phase II of the Dar es Salaam bus rapid transit (BRT) would push minibuses, bajajis and motorcycles out of business, then you may need to think again.

The start of BRT services along the Mbagala–Kilwa corridor appears set to complement, rather than replace, other modes of public transport used by thousands of commuters travelling between the city centre and the densely populated Mbagala area.