Transport blues in Tanzania as bus and truck drivers down tools

Passenger bus, cargo truck drivers, and other public transport workers in Tanzania launched a nationwide strike on September 29, 2026, halting movement of people and goods. They protested police mistreatment, including recent license point deductions, and new rules forcing passengers to disembark at distant stations, increasing travel costs. The strike caused many vehicles to remain stationary, affecting domestic and international routes to Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, and Uganda, with hundreds of trucks parked along key routes and passengers demanding refunds.