Low Water Endangers Economy: Bilger Loosens Truck Driving Bans – Critics See "Symptom of the Climate Crisis"
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The lifting of truck driving bans during the summer holidays will not solve the problems caused by the low water, but it shows something else.
While trucks in several federal states are allowed to drive on Sundays until further notice, the discussion about the relaxed driving bans continues. Background are the low water in German rivers and the resulting problems for shipping.
Sueddeutsche Zeitung
onetz.de
Sunday is the day of rest - also on German roads. Due to the low Rhine level, however, the driving ban for trucks in some federal states is suspended. Now the first trucks are rolling - but not permanently.
The low water of the large rivers stops. Many cargo ships have to reduce their cargo. Additional transport possibilities on the road should bring relief.
der Standard AT
der Standard DEThe suspension creates criticism from trade unions and environmental organisations, industry welcomes the measure. Whether it contributes to the relaxation of the situation is uncertain
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