Parking innovator Freightsafe joins IRU
Freightsafe, a young company set on improving parking for trucks with a novel approach, has joined IRU as its newest member. Founded in 2017, Freightsafe installs and operates automated smart parking ports for trucks. The company is looking to change the way secure parking works by giving drivers and transport operators the power to procure secure parking where and when needed.
Driver shortages: IRU and EU commissioner explore solutions
IRU and EU Jobs and Social Rights Commissioner Nicolas Schmit met to discuss key social developments threatening the road transport industry and the broader EU economy. IRU, together with its member Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Exploitants d’Autobus et d’Autocars (FLEAA), met European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit to discuss current social issues and future developments that are particularly concerning for the EU road transport industry.
IRU, WHO and ILO leaders review future pandemic recommendations
The heads of several major international organisations met in Geneva yesterday to finalise recommendations for future public health emergencies drawn out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of road transport operations and drivers, especially those crossing borders, were confronted with thousands of uncoordinated government restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. This resulted in rapidly changing national rules and restrictions which made it difficult to keep supply and mobility chains open.
To tackle driver shortages, EU must remove age barrier for bus drivers
Brussels, 24 January 2023 – In a letter to the Swedish Presidency of the EU Council, two major transport organisations have called for the revision of the EU Driving Licence Directive to lower the minimum driving age for professional drivers. The EU road transport sector is facing an unprecedented and severe driver shortage that is expected to triple by 2026 if no action is taken.