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New COVID border emergency protocols needed, as stranded drivers face grim Christmas
As thousands of stranded truck drivers are preparing to spend a grim Christmas along European roads, haulage firms need governments to agree and act on clear protocols to avoid a crisis like COVID-19 blocking a major border crossing again.
Spain lowers minimum driver age to 18 to attract the next generation of drivers
Fantastic news for Spanish road transport as new legislation brings the minimum age for professional drivers down to 18 for goods and 21 for passenger transport drivers. This move will help combat the 40% rate of youth unemployment in the country.