Abstract:
Commercial Motorcycle Taxis (CMTs) account for a significant number of road crashes
and injuries in Tanzania. The fundamental question is whether commercial motorcycle
operators in Tanzania adhere to the set road traffic rules and regulations. The present
study explored the level of adherence of commercial motorcycle taxi operators in Dar es
Salaam to road safety rules and regulations. The study involved 370 respondents who
were motorcycle taxi operators from five (5) municipalities of the Dar es Salaam Region
of Tanzania. Data for the study was collected using a structured questionnaire
triangulated with in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed
using descriptive statistics with the help of SPSS (20 version) and presented in tabular
form while the responses from the participants were raised in quotations. The study
established a low level of adherence to rules and regulations governing commercial
motorcycle taxis (CMTs) by the commercial motorcycle taxi operators in Dar es Salaam.
This is partly due to low laws and regulations enforced by responsible authorities
governing the operations of CMTs. Thus, most operators did not adhere to them. The
study recommends strict enforcement of the rule and regulations that govern CMTs
operations in Tanzania.
