To: Her Excellency, President of Tanzania

Madam President,

We, the undersigned concerned citizens of the Republic of Tanzania, respectfully submit this petition to draw your attention to the escalating road safety crisis within our nation, particularly in Dar es Salaam. We are deeply troubled by the increasing number of road accidents that have resulted in the loss of countless lives and inflicted severe injuries upon innocent individuals.

The reckless driving behavior exhibited by some DART drivers and BODABODA has become a significant cause for concern. Despite efforts to enforce existing road safety regulations, it is evident that more stringent measures are urgently needed to address this pressing issue. We are alarmed by the apparent lack of accountability among certain drivers, which has fostered a sense of impunity and contributed to the perpetuation of dangerous driving practices.

Furthermore, we note with concern the correlation between the warning issued by the Minister of State in the President's Office in June 2016 and the subsequent increase in road accidents involving BRT buses. It is imperative that all motorists, regardless of their affiliation, are held accountable for their actions on the road. We believe that the implementation of stricter regulations and enforcement mechanisms, modeled after successful initiatives observed in other countries, is essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens.

In support of our petition, we reference the attached article published in The Citizen news, which documents the tragic consequences of road accidents in our country. Additionally, we highlight the urgent need for decisive action by providing statistics that underscore the severity of the situation.

Madam President, we place our trust in your leadership and appeal to your sense of duty to protect the lives of Tanzanian citizens. We urge you to prioritize this issue and take immediate steps to address the root causes of road accidents, thereby safeguarding the lives of our fellow Tanzanians and ensuring safer roads for future generations.

OUR REQUEST
Our petition seeks urgent action from the government to address the critical road safety concerns and rampant reckless driving plaguing Tanzania, particularly within Dar es Salaam. We implore the authorities to implement stricter regulations and enforcement measures to curb the alarming increase in road accidents, which have tragically claimed numerous lives and caused immense suffering to families and communities. Specifically, we call for accountability for all motorists, including DART drivers and BODA BODAS, regardless of their affiliation, and urge the adoption of effective strategies modeled after successful road safety initiatives observed in other countries. It is our fervent hope that this petition will prompt immediate and decisive action to safeguard the lives of Tanzanian citizens and ensure safer roads for all.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.

SOURCE TO THE ARTICLE https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/-speeding-dart-bus-hits-kills-disabled-man-2557830