Alarming gap in global response to COVID-19

Last week, IRU launched a global call for immediate and concerted action by governments and global organisations to ensure the flow of goods keeps moving and to stabilise mobility networks.

COVID-19: ensuring survival of mobility services is a top priority

IRU, The International Association of Public Transport (UITP), POLIS, EUROCITIES and The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER), addressed the leaders of the European Institutions (European Commission, European Council and European Parliament) this week in an open letter.

IRU’s COVID-19 Info Hub: the global source of information for road transport

In close cooperation with our members and partners, IRU has established the COVID-19 Info Hub, a global source of first-hand, real-time updates by, and for, the commercial road transport sector.

IRU partners with ITF on road transport updates during COVID-19

IRU has partnered with the International Transport Forum (ITF) to provide global updates for the road transport sector during COVID-19.

COVID-19: China’s response to keep road transport moving

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the road transport industry in China has played a key role in preventing and controlling the spread of the virus and restoring normal economic and social order. As of 21 March, trucks had delivered a total of 391,300 tonnes of essential medical supplies such as masks and protective clothing as well as vital household goods to the worst affected province, Hubei.

IRU partners with UNECE on response to COVID-19

In partnership with IRU on the COVID-19 pandemic, the UNECE has launched an Observatory on Border Crossings Status

COVID-19 urgent EU action needed on road borders, drivers and financial support

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, urgent measures are needed to address the impact on essential goods transport and passenger transport within and among EU Member States.