·¬ÇÑÊÓƵwill lead a fact-finding research project, financed by the European Commission, to explore the legal and administrative framework for third-country drivers to access the profession.
·¬ÇÑÊÓƵhas been chosen to lead the European Commission¡¯s ¡°Bus and truck drivers from third countries¡± study.
The research will examine, over the next ten months, the regulatory frameworks inside the EU and Member States, as well as in 20 non-EU countries.
This essential research aims to identify the conditions ¨C such as visas, work permits and professional qualifications ¨C required by Member States to allow third-country bus and truck drivers to work for EU-based companies.
·¬ÇÑÊÓƵEU Advocacy Director Raluca Marian said, ¡°It is a great opportunity for ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵto conduct this fact-finding study on such an important subject for the industry."
"Together with our vast international network of members, training institutes and partners, including social partners, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵis uniquely equipped to support the European Commission in getting the facts it needs," she added.
Additionally, the research will also focus on how to streamline third-country candidate-drivers¡¯ training by providing a comprehensive overview of certifications that third-country bus and truck drivers have already obtained in their home countries, thereby adapting their integration process. It will also investigate whether third-country drivers will need additional qualifications to reach the required EU standards.
Upon completion of the study, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵwill host a public workshop to discuss the findings with national authorities, partners and the industry.
