News / EU votes to examine lowering driver training age and address sustainability challenges

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08/10/2024

Hopes of addressing Europe’s driver-shortage crisis increased after the European Parliament today voted for negotiations in support of industry pleas for training ages to be lowered.

Negotiations will commence between the European Parliament, Council – which has already thrown its support behind ...

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