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With the new European Commission’s leadership preparing to take office, collaboration between legislators and industry is key to advancing road transport. The IRU EU Manifesto offers a clear roadmap to unlock the sector’s potential for innovation, increased efficiency and sustainability.
By prioritising collaboration and targeted solutions, the EU’s leadership has a unique opportunity to deliver on a future where road transport continues to drive economic growth and connect people and businesses while advancing Europe’s sustainability ambitions. The IRU EU Manifesto outlines the clear pathway needed for turning ambition into action.
IRU EU Advocacy Director Raluca Marian said, “The strong support from the European Parliament and Commission is a vital step towards building a modern and resilient road transport sector, with digitalisation and transport efficiency at its core.”
“Digitalisation, in particular, offers transformative potential by increasing transparency and reducing costs for businesses and ultimately consumers,” she added.
This collaborative approach can drive forward key initiatives, such as promoting digital tools to streamline operations, revising the Weights and Dimensions Directive, and a better incentive regime for combined transport.
Digitalisation stands at the forefront of transforming road transport, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, safety and environmental performance. The IRU EU Manifesto highlights key priorities, including fully digitalising transport documents, harmonising cross-border digital standards, and investing in infrastructure to streamline operations.
“Policymakers, including Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and the new Commissioner for Transport, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, have already recognised the transformative potential of digitalisation to modernise road transport and contribute to climate goals,” said Raluca Marian.
Commissioner Tzitzikostas highlighted during his European Parliament hearing that digitalisation is essential to improving efficiency and addressing inefficiencies in the transport system. This sentiment was also echoed during the IRU EU Manifesto Dinner Debate, where industry leaders and policymakers came together to advocate for immediate action on digital transformation.
Source: IRU
