Road hauliers face pollution toll

European Union member states will for the first time be able to charge road hauliers for harm caused to the environment, under 'green transport' proposals announced on 8 July 2008. Report of an interview with European Commission Commissioner for Transport Antonio Tajani.

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European Commission: DG Energy and Transport: Transport: Greening Transport Package (adopted 8 July 2008) http://ec.europa.eu/transport/greening/index_en.htm

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