The Maputo City Council has issued 1,070 licenses for semi-collective passenger transport, effectively legalizing a significant number of previously informal “chapas” (minibuses). This large-scale, free licensing campaign aims to reduce the number of unregulated transport operators within the city. Maputo’s mayor, Rasaque Manhique, anticipates the initiative will streamline the transportation sector and address obstacles related to subsidy payments. The move represents a major step towards formalizing public transport and integrating previously illicit operators into the regulated system. Prior to this, these minibuses operated without official authorization, contributing to traffic congestion and safety concerns. The council hopes this legalization will improve service quality and passenger safety. This initiative is reported by O País as a significant development in urban transport management.