Social distancing guidelines issued for a safe and green recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged bus and coach operators and redefined the notion of safety culture on our roads. As countries around the world are now gradually lifting restrictions, passenger transport companies are implementing measures to protect their drivers and passengers.

The need for efficient enforcement during deconfinement

Road transport is the backbone of global trade and the economy with enforcement authorities playing a pivotal role in ensuring compliance and safety on the road.

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

IRU Annual Report 2019: for a world in motion

IRU’s Annual Report 2019 is now available online.

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.

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.

German toll exemption a model to drive decarbonisation

The German Parliament voted to extend the existing exemption from road user charges for clean trucks, powered by CNG, LNG and electricity, until 2023.