Over 1000 bus and coach drivers ready to walk out if European Commission revisits driving and rest time rules A 2023 ETF survey reached out to over 1300 bus and coach drivers across Europe and found that 80% of drivers would consider leaving the industry if the European Commission moved forward with its proposal to revise driving and rest time rules in coach tourism services. News 13 Feb 2023
European Commission’s plans to relax passenger transport driving and rest time rules put road safety at risk The European Commission is working on a proposal for the revision of driving and rest time rules in occasional passenger transport that could result in more consecutive days of driving and postponement of rest, which will have a negative effect on drivers and road safety. Statement 21 Nov 2022
Stronger collective agreements and legislation way forward for bus & coach industry ETF study on “Social Conditions in Bus and Coach Transport in Europe” explores what it needs to become more attractive and recall and retain skilled drivers. News 15 Mar 2022
Social conditions in bus and coach transport in Europe ETF project develops solid know-how on social conditions and Collective Labour Agreements in the bus and coach sector to enable ETF member organisations to safeguard drivers’ pay and conditions, in an ever-changing market. Projects 2 Mar 2021