According to a new European Commission study, the EU is facing a critical shortage of Safe and Secure Parking Areas (SSPAs) for professional drivers, with a current gap of 390,057 parking spaces that is expected to grow to 483,000 by 2040.
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The Italian Government reintroduces the Ecobonus to promote sustainable mobility with up to 40% discounts on electric and hybrid vehicles.
Electrification of bus fleets is an important step toward reducing emissions. The E-MED project supports cities in enhancing route optimisation, charging strategies, and procurement. Public transport authorities are invited to contribute through a survey to inform future operational guidelines.
The European Road Safety Charter has announced that applications are now open for the annual Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2025.
The European Commission today adopted new legislation facilitating the authorisation of personnel carriages that can be integrated in freight trains.
Co-chaired by Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development Vladimir Bolea and the European Commission’s Director-General for Mobility and Transport, Magda Kopczyńska, the dialogue focused on further enhancing cooperation across all transport modes.
A new legislative proposal in Finland grants municipalities the authority to regulate electric scooters and other micromobility vehicles, including setting operating hours, speed limits and parking restrictions, to improve safety and reduce road traffic fatalities.
According to the latest European Shared Mobility Index by Fluctuo, the overall number of shared mobility trips increased by 5% in 2024, driven by strong growth in bike-sharing.
The deadline to submit an expression of interest is 15 May 2025.
The European Road Safety Charter, the largest civil society platform dedicated to road safety and led by the European Commission, has officially opened applications for the 2025 Excellence in Road Safety Awards.
