Police in Mwanza arrest bus driver for reckless driving, uttering abusive language
A bus driver in Mwanza, Tanzania, was arrested for reckless driving while using a mobile phone and for using abusive language toward passengers. Authorities have suspended his driver's license for six months as part of the disciplinary action.
Why it matters
This case underscores the enforcement of road safety regulations and the accountability of public transport operators.
MWANZA: POLICE here have arrested the driver of the Obadia Company bus, Mr Sabatho Malima Emmanuel, aged 32, on charges of driving a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner while using a mobile phone and using abusive language towards passengers who stopped him.
Speaking today at his office, Mwanza Regional Police Commander, Mr Wilbroad Mutafungwa, said the driver was arrested on September 5, 2026, at 6:40 pm in Magu District at Mwanza region, while driving a bus with registration number T 870 DVW, a Yutong type, which was traveling from Nyamongo in Mara Region to Mwanza.
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