These vehicles for hire have their routes allocated by a Tanzanian transport regulator, Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA), but syndicates (informal groups that fix fares, collect dues, and manage stations) also exist.
The Tanzanian government regulates the routes of public transportation vehicles through the Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA). However, these regulations are often supplemented or even overridden by informal syndicates that control pricing, collection of fees, and station management.