Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
---|---|
Series Title | Memo |
Series Details | MEMO/10/489 (12.10.10) |
Publication Date | 12/10/2010 |
Content Type | News, Overview |
Political agreement was reached by EU Transport Ministers on the 15 October 2010 on a proposal to charge trucks for the noise and pollution they cause, paving the way for the introduction of green road tolls across Europe. The Council reached political agreement on a draft directive amending the 1999 directive on the charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures. The amount of tolls will vary depending on the type and the emissions of the vehicle, the distance travelled, the location and the time of road use. Such differentiated charging is intended to encourage the move to 'greener' transport patterns, contributing thereby to reducing fuel The proposal will now go to the European Parliament for further consideration. |
|
Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/10/489&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
Related Links |
|
Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Mobility and Transport |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
![](https://www.europeansources.info/wp-content/uploads/esologo2.png)