Stakeholders have held a consu...

Addis Ababa, October 9, 2026 (Addis Police): High-level officials have held a comprehensive discussion regarding traffic flow and transport dispatch operations in Addis Ababa.

The meeting was attended by Commander of the Addis Ababa Police Main Department, Lieutenant General Asrat Denero; Head of the Addis Ababa Transport Bureau, Dr. Tefera Mamo; Deputy Commander of Crime Prevention, Deputy Commissioner Tofik Medid; Head of the Addis Ababa Roads Authority, Engineer Muhdin Rashid; Advisor to the Peace and Security Bureau, Mr. Getahun Abera; and other senior leadership.

Speaking at the forum, Lieutenant General Asrat Denero emphasized that joint discussions with stakeholders are crucial to ensure safe road usage, streamline transport movement, and monitor traffic violators across the capital.

He stressed that joint action is essential to overcome current challenges, create a safer city, and achieve zero traffic fatalities, injuries, or property damage. He noted that while significant efforts have yielded strong results, transport service providers operating outside the law make strict, sustained enforcement necessary.

Echoing these priorities, Transport Bureau Head Dr. Tefera Mamo highlighted that multifaceted work is underway to boost efficiency and elevate public satisfaction. He added that alongside public awareness campaigns, regulatory enforcement is actively being carried out to hold non-compliant drivers legally accountable.

Finally, Head of Traffic Awareness at the Addis Ababa Police Traffic Control Main Department, Chief Inspector Solomon Adane, underscored the vital role of community engagement. He pointed out persistent gaps in road safety culture and urged pedestrians, service operators, and the general public to strictly respect traffic rules to build a mature, orderly transit system.