The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) Regulations, 2024
This section lists topics for applications, interpretation, and registration of a facilitator of service provider, including eligibility, determination, issuance of a registration card, and its validity.
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This section lists topics for applications, interpretation, and registration of a facilitator of service provider, including eligibility, determination, issuance of a registration card, and its validity. This section is titled about registration fees, other charges, and renewal of a registration card. This section is titled “Conditions for facilitation” and refers to general conditions for a facilitator of a service provider. The Authority has power to suspend registration. This section is titled “Revocation of registration.”
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Provisions of The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) Regulations, 2024
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Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists topics for applications, interpretation, and registration of a facilitator of service provider, including eligibility, determination, issuance of a registration card, and its validity.
7. Citation. Applications. Interpretation. PART II REGISTRATION OF FACILITATOR OF SERVICE PROVIDER Procedure for registration. Eligibility for application of registration. Determination of application and issuance of registration card. Validity of registration card. PART III ISSUANCE OF REGISTRATION
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PART III
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Section 9
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled about registration fees, other charges, and renewal of a registration card.
9. Registration fee and other charges. Renewal of registration card. 1 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) PART IV CONDITIONS FOR FACILITATION OF TRANSPORT SERVICES - 8 Verify source ↗
The applicant shall pay to the Authority fee and
AI-assisted research summary: The applicant must pay the Authority the application fee and other charges set out in the Second Schedule.
8. The applicant shall pay to the Authority fee and other charges relating to the application as prescribed in the Second Schedule. Renewal of registration card - 9 Verify source ↗
(1) A facilitator may apply for renewal of
AI-assisted research summary: A facilitator may renew a registration card within 30 days before expiry, but the renewal application must use the prescribed form.
9.-(1) A facilitator may apply for renewal of registration card within thirty days prior to expiration of the registration card. (2) An application for renewal of registration card must be made in the Form prescribed in the First Schedule. (3) An application for renewal of registration card made after expiry period shall be subjected to surcharges of fifty percent the registration fee plus five percent of accrued balance for the subsequent months not exceeding twelve months. (4) The Authority may not consider application for renewal where there are outstanding dues in respect of the facilitator for which the application is being made. Conditions for facilitator PART IV CONDITIONS FOR FACILITATION OF TRANSPORT SERVICES
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Section 10
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Conditions for facilitation” and refers to general conditions for a facilitator of a service provider.
10. Conditions for facilitation. PART V GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR FACILITATOR OF SERVICE PROVIDER Particulars of facilitator. - 10 Verify source ↗
(1) The facilitator of transport services shall
AI-assisted research summary: Transport service facilitators must meet listed operating rules, including registration, recordkeeping, advertising limits, receipts, staffing, and contract requirements for agents.
10.-(1) The facilitator of transport services shall ensure that- (a) has a valid registration card; (b) a register is maintained at the office premises; (c) the Authority’s logo is not used to advertise his business; (d) an employee of the Authority is not employed in the business; (e) neither advertisement nor solicitation of customers is made either in a public or in the Authority’s offices; (f) the Authority’s offices, premises or facilities are 6 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) not used to perform his businesses; (g) he charges by using approved service charges; (h) he provides service provider with application documents, account identification and the credentials; (i) the use of polite to clients language the is maintained; (j) clients are issued with a valid receipt; (k) its employees have skills of the service they provide; and (l) in the case of an agent he must have a contract with the service provider. (2) Online application facilitators shall ensure that the application from the service provider reaches the Authority within twelve hours upon receipt. (3) Vehicle tracking devices supplied to service providers shall have quality. (4) A cargo consolidator shall ensure that- (a) customer’s goods are delivered at the designated destination as agreed; (b) the customer’s goods are well handled and safely kept; and (c) the goods carrying vehicle has the Authority’s valid licence. PART V GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR FACILITATOR OF SERVICE PROVIDER Particulars of facilitator
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Section 14
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority has power to suspend registration.
14. Power of Authority to suspend registration. - 16 Verify source ↗
Section 16
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Revocation of registration.”
16. Revocation of registration. PART VI GENERAL PROVISIONS - 11 Verify source ↗
A facilitator shall communicate with Authority
AI-assisted research summary: A facilitator must tell the Authority about any change to the application details for a registered facilitator within seven days of the change.
11. A facilitator shall communicate with Authority on any change of information on the particulars of a registered facilitator filled during application within seven days from the date of such change. Maintenance of service agreement - 12 Verify source ↗
The facilitator shall have and maintain a service
AI-assisted research summary: The facilitator must have and keep a service agreement with the service provider.
12. The facilitator shall have and maintain a service agreement with the service provider that will be availed whenever is required. Display of registration card - 13 Verify source ↗
The facilitator shall ensure that the registration
AI-assisted research summary: The facilitator must display the registration card in a conspicuous place in the office so it can be inspected easily.
13. The facilitator shall ensure that the registration card is displayed at a conspicuous place in his office for ease 7 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) of inspection. Power of Authority to suspend registration - 14 Verify source ↗
(1) The Authority may suspend registration, if it
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority may suspend a facilitator’s registration if listed compliance problems occur; if the violation involves tampering with the VTS, the suspension is for 90 days.
14.-(1) The Authority may suspend registration, if it is satisfied that the facilitator- Procedure for suspension (a) fails to provide the services as required; (b) obstructs an officer of the Authority from carrying out inspection; (c) disobeys lawful order from an officer of the Authority; or (d) commits a similar offence under these Regulations for more than three times. (2) Where the violation is in relation to tampering with the VTS, the suspension shall be for ninety days. - 15 Verify source ↗
(1) The Authority, prior to suspension, shall
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority must give the facilitator notice before suspension, and the facilitator must respond in writing within 14 days. If the registration is suspended, the facilitator must stop providing services and return the registration card within 7 days.
15.-(1) The Authority, prior to suspension, shall serve a notice to the facilitator to show cause why his registration should not be suspended. (2) The facilitator shall, upon receipt of the notice under subregulation (1), make representation in writing to the Authority within fourteen days from the date of receipt of the notice showing cause why his registration should not be suspended. (3) The Authority may suspend the registration and give reasons for the suspension where- (a) it is not satisfied with the representations made in subregulation (2); or (b) the facilitator has not made any representation. (4) Where the registration is suspended under regulation 14, the facilitator shall, within seven days from the date of suspension, cease to provide services and shall surrender the registration card to the Authority. (5) The Authority shall, where the registration remains valid until the completion of the suspension period, return the registration card to the suspended facilitator after expiry of the suspension period and fulfilment other requirements as may be stipulated in the suspension notice. 8 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) Revocation of registration - 16 Verify source ↗
The Authority shall revoke the registration
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority must revoke a registration if it has already been suspended more than three times.
16. The Authority shall revoke the registration which has previously been suspended for more than three times. Revocation of registration PART VI GENERAL PROVISIONS Duty to report non-operation
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Section 22
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Duty to report non-operation” and lists related topics: offences and penalties, power to inspect, restrictions, review, and appeal.
22. Duty to report non-operation. Offences and penalties. Power to inspect. Restrictions. Review. Appeal. __________ SCHEDULES __________ 2 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) LAND TRANSPORT REGULATORY AUTHORITY ACT, (CAP. 413) ____________ REGULATIONS ____________ (Made under section 45(2)(i)) THE LAND TRANSPORT REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FACILITATION OF SERVICE PROVIDERS) REGULATIONS, 2024 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation - 17 Verify source ↗
A facilitator shall have a duty to notify the
AI-assisted research summary: A facilitator must notify the Authority if the facilitator is not operating for more than 30 days.
17. A facilitator shall have a duty to notify the Authority where he is not in operation for a period exceeding thirty days. Offences and penalties - 18 Verify source ↗
A person who contravenes any provision of
AI-assisted research summary: A person who contravenes these Regulations commits an offence and may be fined, imprisoned, or both if convicted.
18. A person who contravenes any provision of these Regulations commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine of not less than five hundred thousand shillings and not exceeding one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than twelve months but not exceeding two years or to both. Power to inspect - 19 Verify source ↗
An officer of the Authority shall have powers to
19. An officer of the Authority shall have powers to inspect the services provided by the facilitator in order to determine if registration terms and conditions are complied. Restrictions - 20 Verify source ↗
(1) A person shall not operate as a facilitator of a
AI-assisted research summary: A person may not operate as a facilitator of land transport services unless registered by the Authority, and a registered facilitator must comply with the registration card’s terms. A issued registration card may not be transferred.
20.-(1) A person shall not operate as a facilitator of a land transport services unless he is registered by the Authority. (2) A person registered as a facilitator of a land transport services shall not operate against the terms and conditions stipulated in the registration card. (3) A registration card issued, shall not be transferred. Review GN. No. 73 of 2020 - 21 Verify source ↗
A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the
AI-assisted research summary: An aggrieved person may apply to the Authority for review within 14 days of the decision.
21. A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Authority under these Regulations may within fourteen days from the date of decision apply to the Authority for review in accordance with the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Review Procedures) Rules. Appeal Cap. 285 - 22 Verify source ↗
A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the
AI-assisted research summary: An aggrieved person may appeal a Board decision to the Fair Competition Tribunal, subject to the Fair Competition Act.
22. A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board under these Regulations subject to the provisions Fair Competition Act, may appeal to the Fair Competition Tribunal. 9 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) ______________ FIRST SCHEDULE _____________ (Made under Regulation 4 (1)) APPLICATION FORM Nature/Type of service (tick appropriate (√)) Online Services Cargo Consolidation Assistance or support on any other Authority’s system; E-ticketing Bus Agents Services Installation of vehicle tracking devices; A. PARTICULARS OF AN APPLICANT FOR REGISTRATION - 1 Verify source ↗
Applicant Name in full …………
AI-assisted research summary: The form requests the applicant’s full name and contact details.
1. Applicant Name in full ………….............................................................. (Name/Company/Partners - in block letters) Postal Address …………………………… Office Mobile Phone: ……………………. Applicant’s Mobile Phone:...……………... E-mail: …………………………………… - 2 Verify source ↗
Physical Address: Street:……………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form field for listing a physical address, including street, plot number, and office number.
2. Physical Address: Street:…………………………… Plot Number: …………………… Office Number: .............................. Plot Number: ……………………. - 3 Verify source ↗
Have you had a previous application refused/suspended or
AI-assisted research summary: The application asks whether you have ever had a previous application refused, suspended, or revoked, and if so, to give details.
3. Have you had a previous application refused/suspended or revoked? Yes: …………………………………………………………. No:……………………………………………………… If Yes, state when and where previous application refusal, suspension or revocation was made ……….....................................................................……………………………….. State reasons for application refusal, suspension or revocation …………........................................................................ and date B. DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED DURING APPLICATION - 1 Verify source ↗
First application shall be accompanied by
AI-assisted research summary: A first application must be accompanied by specified supporting documents, and renewal requires proof of payment of the Authority’s levy for the preceding year.
1. First application shall be accompanied by-: (a) (b) (c) (d) A copy of valid business licence; Proof of office ownership or lease agreement; possess a valid Tax Clearance Certificate; a copy of National Identification Card for Individual or a certificate of incorporation for company; and 10 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) (e) if acting as an agent, they shall submit a copy of the service agreement with the service provider. C. RENEWAL Proof of payment of the Authority’s levy for the preceding year; DECLARATION I/We…………………………………………………………………… hereby declare that to the best of my/our knowledge and belief all the information provided in this application is true. Full Name: …………………………………... Signature: ………………... Designation: …………………….……………. Date: .……………………. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Verification and Approval Not Approved: (a) Provide reasons ………………........………………………………………………………………….. Approved: (b) Start Date: ………………………. Expiry Date: …………………...... Expiry Date: …………………..... Officer’s Name in full: ……………………………………………………… Designation: ……………………………………. Signature:………………… Date : ……………………... Amount paid: ………….….. …………………….. Date :...………….………… Signature: ……………………. Receipt No. FILE NUMBER: ……………………. - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: Making a false statement to obtain registration is an offence, and changes to the form’s particulars should be communicated to the Authority.
2. CAUTION: Knowingly making a false statement for the purpose of obtaining the grant of a registration is an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment. Any change of particulars provided in this Form should be communicated to Authority otherwise it will amount to contravention of these Regulations 11 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) ______________ SECOND SCHEDULE _____________ (Made under regulation 8) REGISTERED FACILITATOR FEES S/N DESCRIPTION ANNUAL FEES (TZS) - 5 Verify source ↗
Section 5
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists application fees for several services, including the Authority’s licensing system, bus agents, cargo consolidation service, and other Authority systems.
5. Application fee Assistance on application of the Authority’s licensing system Bus agents Cargo consolidation service Assistance or support on any other Authority’s system 50,000 200,000 500,000 500,000 300,000 Dodoma, 15th December, 2023 MAKAME MNYAA MBARAWA, Minister for Transport 12
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PART I
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These Regulations may be cited as the Land
AI-assisted research summary: These Regulations may be cited by the short title stated in section 1.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) Regulations, 2024. Application - 2 Verify source ↗
These Regulations shall apply to facilitators of
AI-assisted research summary: These Regulations apply to facilitators of transportation of goods and services, including support through systems, management, or other forms of support.
2. These Regulations shall apply to facilitators of transportation of goods and services through system, management or any other form of support. Interpretation Cap. 413 - 3 Verify source ↗
In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms used in the Regulations.
3. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- “Act” means Land Transport Regulatory Authority Act; “Authority” means the Land Transport Regulatory Authority established under the Act; “bus agent” means an independent person or a company providing services on behalf of service provider; “cargo consolidation services” means paid services for collection of goods from different customers and hand over to the goods carrying vehicle operator for transport services; “facilitator” means a person or a company registered by the Authority to facilitate in the provision of transport services through system, management or any other 3 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) form of support; system” “licensing includes the Road and Railway Information Management System or any other system used by the Authority for such purpose; “online application” means an application made through Authority’s systems assisted by the third party; “register” means a book for recording information of any transaction made by the facilitator; “service provider” means a person who provides or owns a commercial vehicle and may be facilitated by the facilitator in the performance of some of its duties; “Vehicle Tracking Device” means a device and its accessories installed regulated vehicle capable of transmitting its recordings in real time to the Vehicle Tracking System; and in a “Vehicle Tracking System” or in its acronym “VTS” means a system which receives, stores, tracks and shows in real time vehicles movement and tendency. REGISTRATION OF FACILITATOR OF SERVICE PROVIDER PART II Procedure for registration
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(1) A person who intends to provide service as
AI-assisted research summary: A person who wants to provide service as a facilitator must apply to the Authority for registration using the prescribed form.
4. (1) A person who intends to provide service as facilitator shall apply for registration to the Authority in the Form prescribed in the First Schedule. (2) Provider of service as facilitator under this regulation includes- (a) support on application of electronic ticketing; (b) assistance on application of the Authority’s licensing system; (c) installation of vehicle tracking devices; (d) bus agents; (e) cargo consolidation service; and (f) assistance or support on any other Authority’s system. (3) An application for registration to facilitate provision of transport services shall be accompanied by the following documents- 4 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) (a) a copy of valid business licence; (b) a copy of office ownership or lease agreement; (c) a recent Tax Clearance Certificate; and (d) a copy of National Identification Card for individual for incorporation person or a certificate of companies. Eligibility for application of registration Determina- tion of application and issuance of registration card Validity of registration card - 5 Verify source ↗
An applicant
AI-assisted research summary: An applicant must have the equipment, infrastructure, tools, or devices specified by the Authority for the service being applied for.
5. An applicant these for Regulations shall possess equipment, infrastructure tools or devices specified by the Authority necessary for the service applied for. registration under - 6 Verify source ↗
(1) The Authority shall, upon receipt of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Authority must either grant an application and issue a registration card, or reject the application and notify the applicant in writing within seven working days with reasons.
6.-(1) The Authority shall, upon receipt of the application under these Regulations: (a) grant an application and issue a registration card; or (b) reject the application and inform the applicant in writing within seven working days on the refusal to grant registration together with reasons for such refusal. (2) Where the Authority approves the application, a registration card will be issued under these Regulations which will contain the following particulars: (a) name and address of the facilitator; (b) registration number of the facilitator; (c) duration of the registration; (d) statutory terms and conditions of the facilitator; and (e) registered service. - 7 Verify source ↗
The
AI-assisted research summary: These Regulations are valid for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed.
7. The these Regulations shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance and shall be subject to renewal. registration card issued under 5 Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Facilitation of Service Providers) GN. NO.17 (Contd.) PART III ISSUANCE OF REGISTRATION Registration fee and other charges
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