ETF demands immediate action to end exploitation of third-country drivers in Europe ETF welcomes the messages conveyed by MEPs, the Council and the Commission during the plenary session of the European Parliament today on the topic Safeguarding labour mobility and social rights of striking lorry drivers from third countries. Statement 18 Apr 2023
ETF takes a stand for democracy and public transport ahead of 2024 EU elections On February 28, a group of EU MEPs, transport workers, and unions protested the European Commission’s undemocratic attempt to force the liberalisation of public transport by rail and road without involving the Council and the European Parliament. News 2 Mar 2023
Public Service Obligations (PSO) Guidelines: The European Commission’s push for liberalisation The European Commission is undemocratically attempting to force the liberalisation of public transport by rail and road behind the backs of the Council and the European Parliament. Issues 27 Feb 2023
Launch of TRACE 2 for an efficient and harmonised enforcement of Mobility Package 1 The TRACE 2 Consortium kicks off project: TRACE 2 aims at developing content that can serve as a reliable common reference base for authorities and enforcers, as well as for drivers and transport undertakings. News 10 May 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
Road : EC Communication on COVID-19 and green lanes sends wrong signals and doesn’t address the real problem The EC Communication and its recommended measures – meant to keep intra-EU borders open during this time of crisis – seem to be somehow disconnected from reality, both with regard to the development of the pandemic and to the expected transport trends. Statement 24 Mar 2020