Tag: Truck toll
Demos, ice cream and strikes: How Munich survived a week in a state of emergency – Munich
At the end of a week in a state of emergency, heavy vehicles are rolling towards Munich. In Marco Tacchi’s case, this is a semi-trailer with 510 hp that he…
Farmers’ protests: Why craftsmen and freight forwarders are also protesting – Economy
At the farmers’ protests, onlookers – or annoyed drivers – mainly see tractors. But next to the agricultural machinery there are often trucks or small vans adorned with the obligatory…
Truck toll increase: “We feel like the nation’s tax collectors”
As of: November 26, 2023 4:08 a.m As of December 1st, the toll will rise by 200 euros per tonne of CO2 for large trucks. Small trucks will follow six…
Transport transition: "A very special feeling because it is so quiet and gentle"
Karin Rådström, head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, about the driving experience of electric trucks, the lack of charging stations – and the accusation that it’s all just greenwashing. source site
Axel Plaß on truck infrastructure: “The conditions are deplorable in places” – Economy
At the age of 23, Axel Plaß fled from the GDR to the West; today he runs a shipping company. He complains about a lack of truck drivers, problems with…
Freight forwarder Axel Plaß: “The conditions are deplorable in places” – Economy
At the age of 23, Axel Plaß fled from the GDR to the West; today he runs a shipping company. He complains about a lack of truck drivers, problems with…
Bundestag: Higher truck toll, more flexibility for 30 km/h zones
As of: October 20, 2023 6:17 p.m The Bundestag has decided on far-reaching reforms in the transport sector. Among other things, there is a CO2 surcharge on the truck toll.…
Traffic light agrees on traffic reforms – politics
On Monday, the traffic light factions agreed on important nationwide reforms in the transport sector: the truck toll should be expanded, planning and approval should be quicker for certain rail…
Car toll: the federal government is examining claims for damages against Andreas Scheuer – politics
The Federal Ministry of Transport is examining claims for recourse against former Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) in the event that the car toll failed. That said a spokesman for Scheuer’s…
Truck drivers block Denmark’s border crossings in protest against toll plans
Status: 05/15/2023 09:02 a.m A toll for trucks is to be introduced in Denmark from 2025 – much to the chagrin of truck drivers. In a protest action, they have…