What we do
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.
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Latest news
People's Republic of China | Beijing
Five years of TIR in China driving east-west connectivity
TIR was officially launched in China in May 2018, strengthening the country's trade links with Central Asia and Europe. Five years later, TIR now connects China with over 30 countries across Eurasia.
30 May 2023 · Prosperity
People's Republic of China | Kashgar
New TIR route activated along China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan corridor
IRU member CEVA Logistics has activated a new TIR route along the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan corridor.
25 May 2023 · Prosperity
EU | Brussels
EU finally proposes driving and rest time rules apt for coach tourism
Mobility Package 1 negotiations resulted in a last-minute deal among legislators that focused mainly on goods transport. This left coach tourism drivers with driving and rest time rules not suited to their work. IRU welcomes the European Commission’s proposal, which is a step in the right direction that will benefit coach tourism drivers, passengers and operators.
25 May 2023 · People
EU | Brussels
Questions remain as EU committee backs alternative fuel infrastructure deal
IRU welcomes today’s vote by the European Parliament's Committee on Transport on the alternative fuels infrastructure regulation (AFIR). The agreed text sets an initial and binding EU legal framework, but it falls short of the level of ambition called for by IRU.
24 May 2023 · Environment
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