Reform of the EU driving license has been endorsed by EU legislators, paving the way for actiion to address driver shortages and promote the digitalisation of driving licences while upholding high road safety standards. Endorsement of the EU Driving Licence Directive marks a key milestone for several sector priorities, including...
The International Road Transport Union’s (IRU) latest global truck driver shortage report is out and it shows that while unfilled positions in 2024 were similar to 2023 due to easing transport demand, there’s a widening age chasm between young and older driver employment rates. But salaries and job satisfaction remain...
The International Road transport Union (IRU) and 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...
Despite a last-minute push for technology neutrality, the European Parliament’s plenary vote on CO₂ emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles fails to recognise other solutions that can play a role in decarbonising the commercial road transport sector, according to the International Road Transport Union.
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