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.
Highlights
Latest news
EU | Brussels
Important relief measures for EU road transport operators enter into force
A patchwork of administrative formalities has been the main challenge for road transport companies during COVID-19. To remove unnecessary burdens and provide flexibility for operators during COVID-19, the EU has approved a set of urgent measures to help transport companies cope with the pandemic’s impacts. IRU advocated for the extension of the validity of certificates and licences as well as for the extension of compliance deadlines with European Institutions and Member States. “It is a relief
28 May 2020 · People, Prosperity
Global | Geneva
IRU Annual Report 2019: for a world in motion
IRU’s Annual Report 2019 is now available online.
25 May 2020 · Corporate
Global | Berlin
IRU World Congress postponed
As COVID-19 is presenting unprecedented global challenges and considering the current uncertainty associated with planning major events during the second half of this year, IRU has taken the difficult decision to postpone this year’s World Congress, which was scheduled to take place on 19-21 October in Berlin.
20 May 2020 · Corporate
Global | Geneva
The future of distance learning in road transport - part II
In the second part of IRU’s interviews with members about the future of distance learning in commercial transport, we talk to Peter Hari, responsible for dangerous goods and safety at ASTAG, the Swiss Road Transport Association.
19 May 2020 · People
Europe | Geneva
IRU’s take on the European Commission guidelines for tourism and transport
As Member States are gradually de-confining, the European Commission published a package of guidelines to provide harmonised guidance for the ramp up of the transport and tourism sectors as well as the opening of borders.
15 May 2020 · People, Prosperity
Global | Geneva
IRU partners with WCO to push customs worldwide to coordinate efforts to safeguard international road transport supply chains
IRU and the World Customs Organization (WCO) issued a joint statement calling for coordinated efforts by Customs administrations worldwide, to ensure the continuity of international supply chains and the facilitation of freight movement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
