Dar offers 100 buses to enable fans  attend CHAN matches

DAR ES SALAAM: DAR ES SALAAM Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has announced that the region, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Sports, has arranged 100 buses for each district to transport fans to support their team during the upcoming CHAN tournament at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.

Speaking today, July 30, 2025, during a press briefing on the tournament preparations, Chalamila stated that District Commissioners will oversee all travel arrangements, ensuring safe and organized transportation from various district points to the stadium and back.

“The region is fully prepared to ensure fans show up in large numbers to cheer on our team. Therefore, we have allocated 100 buses per district. District Commissioners have been instructed to ensure this process is well coordinated,” said Chalamila.

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In addition, the Regional Commissioner called on both small- and large-scale entrepreneurs intending to conduct business during the tournament to visit the Regional Commissioner’s Office, specifically the Business Department, to obtain official guidelines on how to operate within and around the stadium area.

Chalamila also urged hotel owners, motorcycle taxi (bodaboda) operators, three-wheeler (bajaji) drivers, and other transport service providers to prepare adequately and provide high-quality, international-standard services to both local residents and visitors attending the tournament.

He emphasized that the CHAN tournament presents a significant opportunity to promote Dar es Salaam and Tanzania as a whole, calling on all stakeholders to actively participate in ensuring guests receive excellent service and enjoy a welcoming environment.