LATRA approves three e-ticketing companies

DAR ES SALAAM: LATRA THE Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) has officially approved three companies offering electronic ticketing systems after meeting the required legal criteria for providing such services in the country.

The development comes as the authority announced July 1, this year the deadline for ticketing system integration with the Latra Ticketing System and the Tanzania Revenue Authority’s Electronic Fiscal Device Management System (EFDMS).

According to the authority, as of June 30, 2025, only three (3) service providers have met the qualifications necessary to obtain a license in accordance with the law.

Addressing the journalists in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, Head of the Public Relations and Communications Unit at LATRA, Mr Salum Pazzy, named the companies that have met the requirements as Ottap Agency Company Limited, Hashtech Tanzania Limited and Iyishe Company Limited.

Beside confirming three companies to provide services, Mr Pazzy outlined six companies that have shown positive progress but have minor challenges, urging them to rectify their shortcomings as per LATRA’s requirements within 14 days.

The companies are AB Courier Express Limited, Busbora Company Limited, Ogix Company Limited, Mkombozi Infotech Company, Sepatech Company Limited, and Web Corporation Limited.

“The Authority gives these companies 14 days to address their challenges in accordance with LATRA’s expectations,” he said.

In line with this news, the authority issued a seven-day ultimatum to Duarani Innovative Company and Itule Company to ensure they comply with the authority’s standards saying failure to comply would result in them being barred from continuing to offer e-ticketing services, and their clients would be advised to switch to providers who have fulfilled all regulatory requirements.

The Authority also urged transport operators to only engage with recognised e-ticketing service providers to avoid inconveniences during inspections, which will be conducted continuously after the deadline has passed.

“All service providers not listed are not recognised by the Authority under the law,” he insisted.

He said all service providers must complete and continue to implement the legal requirement of integrating their systems with the Central e-Ticketing System (CeTS), including entering the information of all buses they service into the authority’s Universal Ticketing System (UTS).

“We will continue to carry out regular inspection, and any service providers found to be in violation will face legal action.” he pointed out