Habibu Suluo
TanzaniapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Habibu Suluo is the director general of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra) in Tanzania. He has been instrumental in developing a regulatory framework for the country's emerging cable transport system, emphasizing its significance not only for tourism but also for urban planning and environmental considerations. Under his leadership, Latra has made substantial progress in establishing the necessary regulations and institutional structures to support this innovative mode of transport, which is expected to enhance urban mobility and transform commuting experiences in high-density areas of Tanzania.
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Mr Habibu Suluo announced the directive requiring daladalas to relocate to the BRT terminal.
Mixed reactions as Latra orders daladalas to relocate into BRT terminalTanzania· 2026-06-20
Habibu Suluo acknowledged the business-related challenges faced by the BRT Phase Two.
Why solving Mbagala’s transport puzzles holds key for BRT successTanzania· 2026-01-28
Dr Suluo is the director general of Latra and has been advocating for the use of online ticketing for bus passengers.
Latra: Only 20pc of bus passengers using online ticketingTanzania· 2025-12-23Habibu Suluo, the LATRA Director General, reported on the number of tickets sold and the revenue generated during the holiday season.
TRC moves to ease holiday travel woesTanzania· 2025-12-23
Habibu Suluo, the Director General of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority, emphasized the need for passengers to ensure all essential travel details are captured on their tickets.
Travellers urged to embrace digital tickets to curb festive season fare hikesTanzania· 2025-12-11
Habibu Suluo, the Director General of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority, reported a cautious rise in passenger numbers on upcountry routes.
Kariakoo businessmen struggle as polls-related slowdown drags onTanzania· 2025-11-27
Latra director general Habibu Suluo said Tanzania’s land transport sector has continued to transform, with improvements in safety, digital systems, and cooperation between regulators and service providers.
Mwigulu warns government drivers flouting road safety regulationsTanzania· 2025-11-27
Latra Director General, Habibu Suluo, said the authority had earlier begun a review of BRT fares in 2022.
Government counts BRT vandalism cost as Phase Two operations resumeTanzania· 2025-11-21
Habibu Suluo, the Director General of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra), mentioned that while passenger numbers initially fell after the election, they have started to recover.
Bus operators count losses as passenger numbers drop following polls protestsTanzania· 2025-11-14
Habibu Suluo is the Director General of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra) and is promoting sustainable mobility in Tanzania.
New era as Latra promotes smart, sustainable mobilityTanzania· 2025-11-14Latra’s Director General, Mr Habibu Suluo, said the authority was not considering issuing additional permits for daladala along the corridor.
Latra approves 150 buses to help ease transport after suspension of BRTTanzania· 2025-11-06
Habibu Suluo is the director general of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra) overseeing fare operations for the BRT Phase Two route.
Latra outlines conditions for reviewing BRT Phase II faresTanzania· 2025-10-20
Latra director general, Mr Habibu Suluo, said at the weekend that this year’s commemorations will be marked under the theme 'Green transport and innovation.'
Latra to spearhead clean energy drive in transport sectorTanzania· 2025-09-02
Mr Habibu Suluo warned operators to use only approved online service providers to avoid penalties.
Tazara to join centralised e-ticketing drive to curb revenue lossesTanzania· 2025-07-07
Latra director general Mr Habibu Suluo said tour operators must ensure their drivers meet the new compliance requirements.
Latra begins countrywide verification of tour vehiclesTanzania· 2025-05-01
Habibu Suluo confirmed that the regulatory framework for cable transport has now reached an advanced stage.
Tanzania eyes regulatory framework for cable transportTanzania· 2025-04-15
Habibu Suluo confirmed that the regulatory framework for cable transport has now reached an advanced stage.
Latra eyes regulatory framework for cable transportTanzania· 2025-04-14