IRU is the trusted voice for mobility and logistics, upholding the interest of bus, coach, taxi and truck operators as well as the broader mobility and logistics industry.
By promoting and enhancing cooperation between industry and decision makers, IRU contributes to facilitating trade and building prosperity.
IRU champions excellence in road transport through international certification standards that create real competitive advantage.
Learning from past crises: the EU’s new Contingency Plan for Transport
The European Commission this week published its long-awaited Contingency Plan for Transport, with a ten-point toolbox of measures to guide EU institutions and Member States in safeguarding the free movement of people and goods during major crises.
GCC industry leaders briefed on innovative road safety solutions
Representing the road transport sector at the Abu Dhabi Road & Traffic Expo, IRU has discussed how innovation and data-driven solutions can enhance road safety in the United Arab Emirates and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region.
Action on fuel vital to stop transport collapse and secure decarbonisation
IRU, the world road transport organisation, has launched a 17-point emergency plan for governments to tackle rising fuel prices and their impact on transport networks, energy security and decarbonisation plans.
ALSA to roll out IRU RoadMasters in drive for international standards
Leading European bus and coach operator ALSA has decided to rollout the IRU RoadMasters solution across its entire network. The company is deploying the programme in Morocco first; Spain will follow shortly.
Emission Trading System voted by European Parliament: unfit for purpose
Following yesterday’s vote, the ENVI Committee submitted an impractical, compromised proposal to the European Parliament for the extension of ETS to road transport and buildings (ETS II) which only covers commercial transport.