ETF report reveals eliminating fatigue in professional drivers is critical to road safety Fatigue in professional drivers is the norm on European roads and directly linked to their notoriously poor working conditions, according to a new study by the European Transport Workers’ Federation, the first EU-wide study in 15 years, on driver fatigue in passenger and freight road transport. Press Release 3 Jun 2021
Ending Driver Fatigue: A Matter of Road Safety Ending Driver Fatigue: A Matter of Road Safety will bring together EU policy makers, road safety experts and trade union representatives to discuss the implications of ETF’s shocking study on the link between driver fatigue and poor working conditions in passenger and freight road transport. Event 27 May 2021
ETF says “NO!” to changes in driving and rest time rules of bus and coach drivers The EU must keep the legal framework on driving and rest time rules in bus and coach as it is. Any changes would fail to improve working conditions in the sector and negatively impact the safety of drivers, passengers, and all other road users. News 22 Feb 2021
ETF Reply to EC Initiative to revise driving & rest time rules of bus and coach drivers resource 22 Feb 2021
Bus and truck drivers affirm experience of fatigue and stress in an ETF workshop on driver fatigue The ETF study on fatigue and the survey results gained a new dimension with testimonials and input received from drivers and experts during two workshops on driver fatigue in passenger and freight transport. Event 15 Dec 2020
ETF calls on EU policy makers to ACT NOW and END driver fatigue in commercial road transport ETF is committed to making road safety a reality. That’s why we’re publishing the preliminary results of our survey of truck, bus, and coach drivers which uncovered their direct experiences, their views on the causes of fatigue, its consequences and the most effective countermeasures. Discover our teaser on driver fatigue. News 16 Nov 2020
ETF and ETSC vow to make road safety a reality ETF endorses recommendations from ETSC’s (European Transport Safety Council) report on how to improve the safety of goods vehicles. Together, we will present a united front to ensure the implementation of these proposals, and work closely together in our fight for road safety, both for professional drivers and road users! News 19 Jun 2020
ETF survey on driver fatigue in European road transport The ETF online survey on driver fatigue in European road transport as part of their EU-funded project “Trade unions and drivers for safer roads in Europe” is now closed. News 5 May 2020
Driver Fatigue The driver’s profession is today more stressful and dangerous than it once was. Fatigue makes it harder for drivers to maintain vigilance, alertness and decision-making capacity in passengers safely to destination. ETF launches Safer Roads project, to raise awareness about driver fatigue and to improve safety on EU roads. Projects 9 Apr 2020