ALSA: Embracing new fuel technologies to decarbonise by 2035
IRU member ALSA is investing heavily in different fuel technologies to meet its objective of operating only zero-emission urban buses by 2035, and long-distance coaches by 2040, in Spain. Miguel Angel Alonso, ALSA’s Director of Engineering and European Funds, gave us an overview of the progress made so far and what lies ahead.
IRU social affairs body steps up efforts on driver treatment and shortages
Members of IRU’s Commission on Social Affairs (CAS) gathered in Brussels and virtually to discuss key issues facing the road transport sector. During the IRU CAS meeting, participants focused on solutions to driver shortages, which have become a permanent challenge for Europe’s road transport and logistics industry.
IRU welcomes EU vote to curb bogus employment practices by platforms
The European Parliament, meeting in plenary yesterday, has given the green light to its Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) to negotiate with the Council on new rules to reclassify platform employees. The Parliament has taken the right turn by limiting the Platform Workers Directive’s scope to purely digital platform players.
Industry groups warn on new EU truck CO₂ rules risk to supply chains
Brussels, 1 February 2023 – Road transport, shippers and energy groups in Europe have called for carbon neutral fuels to be recognised as a long-term decarbonisation solution, alongside electrification and hydrogen, for a well-functioning and stable EU logistics sector.