Why buses in Tanzania now operate mostly at night

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Long-distance buses are lined up for night departures from the main bus terminal in Arusha. PHOTO | FILE

Dar es Salaam. Bus operators in Tanzania are increasingly focusing on night operations as they seek to capitalise on the economic advantages of operating overnight services.

The government officially permitted upcountry passenger buses to operate around the clock to boost the transportation sector, lifting a ban that had been in place since the early 1990s. Nearly two years after this policy change, analysis by The Citizen indicates that bus companies are prioritising night services over daytime operations.