Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland lift truck ban on Sundays and holidays

The federal states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland have decided to temporarily lift the Sunday and holiday truck ban for certain transports starting this weekend. This decision comes against the backdrop of ongoing low water levels on the Rhine, which have already impacted waterway transport.

The trade union Verdi has expressed criticism regarding the measures and opposes the lifting of the truck ban. While Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland have made this decision, it is possible that other federal states may consider similar steps.