At a key FIA event during the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½stressed the need to better support road transport companies in enhancing standards.
For decades, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½has been at the forefront of promoting a strong culture of road safety, with the road transport sector making significant progress, but gaps remain.
Despite ongoing efforts, only ten countries have managed to reach their road safety targets, and the overall number of road fatalities and injuries is not declining.
Speaking at an FIA side event in Morocco, during the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Director of Certification and Standards Patrick Philipp underscored the importance of supporting road transport companies and fostering a stronger safety culture.
¡°The road transport industry needs an enabling, pro-safety environment. We must leverage proven instruments such as the UN conventions and agreements to establish a level playing field,¡± said Patrick Philipp.
¡°ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½is working with governments and the industry to deliver pragmatic solutions that enhance safety and improve overall transport efficiency,¡± he added.
To truly improve road safety, efforts must extend beyond individual driver training and focus on embedding a safe company culture at every level.
Through tools like RoadMasters, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½is helping mobility and road freight companies make informed decisions during and after the hiring process. Each ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½RoadMasters programme is tailored to specific types of transport, developed based on international best practices.
With ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Examiner, governments and examination bodies can assess and certify road transport professionals based on international standards. This platform sets professional qualifications for road transport, focusing on certification and examination, adaptable for any country or region.
¡°Too many effective road safety measures remain underutilised, despite their availability and the fact that many require no additional funding. Raising awareness, delivering targeted training, and ensuring professional certification are critical steps,¡± concluded Patrick Philipp.