ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½welcomes European Commission Roadworthiness Package proposal
The European Commission¡¯s proposal for the revision of the Roadworthiness Package is a timely and necessary step to modernise outdated EU rules. It strikes a positive balance between enhancing road safety and embracing digital solutions, while avoiding unnecessary burdens for commercial road transport operators.
Global asset finance company DLL partners with IRU
DLL, a global leader in asset finance solutions for equipment and technology, has partnered with ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
Provisional EU Driving Licence deal supports skills and talent attraction
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½welcomes the provisional agreement reached following trilogue negotiations between EU institutions on the revision of the EU Driving Licence Directive. The outcome reflects long-standing priorities of the road transport sector and supports efforts to ensure road safety and alleviate the growing shortage of professional drivers.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½members set priorities for EU transport policies
IRU¡¯s EU Goods Transport Liaison Committee (CLTM), Passenger Transport Council for EU Affairs (CTP-EU) and Taxis and Hire Cars with Driver Group (TA Group) recently met in Brussels to address key legislative developments and elect new leadership teams.
Sweden¡¯s buses are now nearly 100% fossil-free
How did they achieve this remarkable feat?
Driving action towards safer roads
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) are partnering on road safety. In this joint article, Vincent Erard and Willem Groenewald outline the solutions provided by the two organisations for companies in the sector.
EU recognises road transport¡¯s acute labour shortages
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½welcomes the European Commission¡¯s Union of Skills Communication and its clear recognition of labour shortages in the road transport sector. This crucial acknowledgment sets the stage for further action.
EU automotive plans advance but gaps remain for heavy-duty transport
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½welcomes the European Commission¡¯s Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, particularly the focus on incentives and better infrastructure access to support commercial road transport operators¡¯ uptake of zero-emission vehicles. However, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½remains deeply concerned about the lack of technology options for road transport ¨C only battery-electric technology is promoted as a clean solution ¨C and the potential purchasing mandates for corporate fleets.
New ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Intelligence Monitoring: Worldwide zero-emission vehicle incentives
Governments are accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles with evolving incentives, subsidies and regulations. How do they compare across regions? We¡¯ve mapped the latest policies and incentives, for both passenger and goods transport, to help you navigate the shift.
EU needs early technology-neutral CO? review and vehicle incentives
Over 20 organisations have called on the European Commission to conduct an early, technology-neutral revision of the CO? standard regulations, and provide the enabling conditions and incentives needed for a further uptake of clean vehicles.
What the Clean Industrial Deal means for road transport
The Clean Industrial Deal recognises the role of competitiveness in achieving decarbonisation goals. However, it overlooks critical sectors that support manufacturing and provide essential clean mobility services. Ensuring all decarbonisation solutions are implemented in a cost-effective manner is equally essential.
Driver mobility is a win-win solution for road transport
At the EU- and ILO-backed THAMM Plus event in Rabat, Morocco, this week, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½outlined how improving driver mobility from third countries to the EU tackles two challenges: chronic driver shortages and subpar professional qualification standards.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½maps decarbonisation and skills strategies in Casablanca
Decarbonising road transport and developing the necessary skills took centre stage at this week¡¯s Green Impact Expo & Summit in Morocco, where ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½laid out actionable strategies for a sustainable, skilled future in mobility.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½urges industry-friendly clean transition at EU Strategic Dialogue
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½joined the European Commission and industry leaders at the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry today, reinforcing the need for a realistic approach to the clean mobility transition.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½roundtable tackles alternative fuel challenges at TotalEnergies
The fourth ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Green Compact roundtable, hosted by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½member TotalEnergies, brought together key industry players to discuss the challenges and opportunities of implementing alternative fuels in commercial road transport.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½unveils third-country driver recruitment findings from STEER2EU study
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½has presented key findings from an EU study on the recruitment of third-country professional drivers at the final STEER2EU workshop. The study, entrusted to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½by the European Commission, supports efforts to tackle Europe¡¯s growing driver shortage.
Transport sector urges EU to safeguard funding
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½and industry partners have signed an open letter urging EU Member States and the European Commission to preserve and strengthen dedicated European transport funding in the next EU budget. The call comes as discussions intensify on the EU¡¯s Multiannual Financial Framework review, which will shape the bloc¡¯s budget priorities for the coming years.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½teams gain ground-level insights into green mobility
As part of the organisation¡¯s 2025 staff kick-off, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½teams got a front-row seat to the exciting challenges and opportunities of road transport, visiting top mobility companies in Geneva and Brussels and exploring the history of customs in Beijing.
Fuel prices: What¡¯s in store for 2025?
We turned to Global Petrol Prices for insights into key trends and projections.
Fuelling net-zero: What¡¯s next for alternative fuels and their infrastructure?
As road transport heads towards carbon neutrality, we spoke with fuel platform specialist xavvy for insights on the latest challenges and opportunities. From renewable natural gas and ultra-fast charging to digital interfaces and fleet management, here¡¯s what¡¯s shaping the future of alternative fuels.
Package Travel Directive revision raises opportunities and concerns
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½acknowledges the Council¡¯s efforts to update the Package Travel Directive (PTD) with the removal of payment restrictions. However, concerns over unclear cancellation rules, vouchers and strict refund timelines remain, posing challenges for bus and coach operators and SMEs.
Professional drivers from over 20 countries awarded for their excellence
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½has awarded the prestigious ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Diploma of Honour to 1,847 outstanding bus, coach, taxi, and truck drivers from 23 countries worldwide in recognition of their remarkable driving and safety achievements.
EU engages travel and tourism sector on sustainability and resilience
At the European Parliament today, Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) met with travel and tourism industry leaders to advance strategies for enhancing sustainability and resilience within the sector.
Passenger rights: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½calls on European Parliament to address gaps
The Council of the European Union¡¯s adoption of its general approaches on passenger rights enforcement and multimodal journey regulation marks a significant step forward in safeguarding passengers and supporting operators. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½welcomes, in particular, the clarification of the scope and the realistic extension of reimbursement deadlines. However, critical gaps remain, including the need to consider the unique position of small enterprises and set clearer rules on intermediary liability.
Harmonisation, innovation and transparency: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Academy ATI meeting 2024
At their annual meeting, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Academy Associate Training Institutes (ATIs) from around the world explored the critical role of harmonisation, innovation and transparency in fostering a skilled professional road transport workforce.