More companies meet LATRA’s online ticketing requirements

DAR ES SALAAM: THE number of companies meeting the Land Transport Regulatory Authority’s (LATRA) criteria for online ticketing has increased from three to five in just two weeks.

The rise follows LATRA’s decision to grant a 14-day grace period to companies facing minor technical challenges, allowing them time to make necessary improvements before stricter enforcement begins.

LATRA had earlier announced July 1, 2025, as the deadline for all service providers to integrate their ticketing systems with the LATRA Ticketing System and the Tanzania Revenue Authority’s Electronic Fiscal Device Management System (EFDMS).

In a statement released by the authority and signed by LATRA’s Head of Communication Unit, Mr Salum Pazzy, it was confirmed that, by July 19, 2025, two additional companies had successfully completed the registration process and met all legal requirements, bringing the total number of approved companies to five.

“As of now, LATRA has authorised five companies to provide online ticketing services in the country,” Mr Pazzy said.

The five authorised companies are: Busbora Company Limited, Hashtech Tanzania Limited, Iyishe Company Limited, Otapp Agency Company Limited and Web Corporation Limited Mr Pazzy also noted that four other companies are in the final stages of the registration process, having shown commendable progress.

These are: AB Courier Express Limited, Logix Company Limited, Mkombozi Infotech Company and Sepatech Company Limited “LATRA is satisfied with the progress these companies are making and continues to support them to ensure they finalise registration procedures promptly,” he added.

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Meanwhile, LATRA continues to strengthen the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance service delivery.

The authority is currently operating several digital systems, including the Railway and Road Information Management System (RRIMS), the Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), the e-Ticketing System, the LATRA Application System (LATRA App), the e-Mrejesho System, and the National e-Procurement System of Tanzania (NeST).

Mr LATRA Director General, Habibu Suluo highlighted recent achievements, particularly those linked to the implementation of the Vehicle Tracking System.

“Since the introduction of the VTS, LATRA has made significant strides, including reducing road accidents caused by speeding and improving the investigation process when accidents occur,” said Suluo.

He further explained that the VTS also features a driver identification mechanism, known as the I-Button, which allows the system to recognise who is behind the wheel at any given time.

Additionally, Suluo noted that LATRA recently established a 24-hour customer service centre to handle public inquiries and expedite the resolution of disputes and other service-related challenges.