Nampula, Mozambique – President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique has visited flood-affected families in Guijá and later presided over the handover of 100 buses in Nampula as part of a nationwide public transport upgrade programme.
Speaking during his visit to Guijá, President Chapo said the government stood firmly with communities rebuilding after recent floods.
“Today we were in Guijá, side by side with the families that faced the floods. We’ve taken more than inputs we’ve taken hope, trust, and the certainty that no one is alone in this moment of rebuilding. 
Every seed delivered represents a new beginning. Every gesture reinforces our commitment to those who need it most. Because when a family stands, Mozambique stands with it.”
From Guijá, the President travelled to Nampula where he handed over 100 buses expected to transport at least 1.4 million passengers per month across 15 municipalities in central and northern Mozambique.
“In Nampula, we have taken another step to improve the lives of citizens, with the delivery of 100 buses to strengthen public transport. Mobility is dignity. It’s access to work, school and opportunities.
The state remains on the ground, with the people. United we will overcome and rebuild, stronger than before,” he said.
The ceremony in Nampula marked the first phase of the Programme for the Improvement of the Public Passenger Transport System, led by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics. The 100 buses form part of nearly 300 buses earmarked for distribution under the broader initiative.
Under the allocation plan, Nampula municipality will receive 15 buses, while Pemba, Beira and Mocuba will each receive 10. The remaining 11 municipalities will receive five buses each. Authorities say the project is intended to respond to growing demand for public transport, improve urban mobility and raise living standards.
The programme introduces road safety measures including specialised driver training in safe and defensive driving, training for maintenance teams and the installation of tachographs to monitor driving time and strengthen oversight in order to reduce road accidents.
Municipal authorities will manage the buses, while the government will cover routine maintenance and comprehensive insurance to ensure continuity of service.
An additional 190 buses are expected next month, some earmarked for school transport. On 24 March, the government announced plans for a pilot public school transport system in Maputo in the second half of the year, with possible expansion to Beira and Nampula.
On 26 March, authorities confirmed that about 300 buses would be delivered this year to 36 municipalities across Mozambique to improve the movement of people and goods.
Minister of Transport and Logistics João Matlombe said distribution would prioritise the central and northern regions before extending to the south before the end of the first half of the year. The government plans to extend the programme through to 2027, targeting all municipalities, including those that have never benefited from state funded public transport.
