Smarter local rides: Veezu joins IRU
The UK's fastest-growing taxi and private hire technology platform has joined IRU as its newest member.
EU ends road transport state aid discrimination, opens new door to decarbonisation help
IRU welcomes the revision of rules governing small amounts of aid that Member States can grant to companies without clearance from the European Commission. In addition to a much-needed indexation of the de minimis amount, the amendments correct a historical injustice, removing limits on de minimis aid for road freight operators, providing them with equal rights as other EU undertakings.
Coach drivers continue to win: European Parliament backs EU tourism
The European Parliament’s plenary has adopted today the compromise amendments on driving and rest time rules for coach tourism drivers supported by the Parliament’s Transport Committee last month. This vote gears coach tourism drivers, passengers and operators for a positive outcome during the upcoming trilogue negotiations in January 2024, finally giving coach drivers rules meant for their profession.
Live animal transport: European Commission tables improved conditions
In an attempt to overhaul the current EU framework governing live animal transport, the European Commission unveiled today a proposal which partly considers the true chain of responsibility and care for animals during road transport.