The International Road Transport Union assists bus and coach as well as taxi and truck operators throughout the world and briefs them on developments affecting their business. Through its national associations on every continent, the IRU speaks for the entire road transport industry. The IRU, founded in Geneva on 23 March 1948, has local and global reach through its 180 members in 70 countries. Two membership categories: Active members drawn from national road transport associations Associate members vehicle manufacturers, combined transport companies and the like Active members are grouped in two sections: Passenger Transport Council Professional passenger transport by bus, coach and taxi. Goods Transport Council Goods transport for hire or reward and own account. General Assembly Composed of all active and associate members. The General Assembly meets twice yearly and makes major policy decisions.
The International Road Transport Union assists bus and coach as well as taxi and truck operators throughout the world and briefs them on developments affecting their business. Through its national associations on every continent, the IRU speaks for the entire road transport industry. The IRU, founded in Geneva on 23 March 1948, has local and global reach through its 180 members in 70 countries. Two membership categories: Active members drawn from national road transport associations Associate members vehicle manufacturers, combined transport companies and the like Active members are grouped in two sections: Passenger Transport Council Professional passenger transport by bus, coach and taxi. Goods Transport Council Goods transport for hire or reward and own account. General Assembly Composed of all active and associate members. The General Assembly meets twice yearly and makes major policy decisions.
