Masoud Pezeshkian today (Saturday, November 2) held a meeting with a group of representatives from the country's transportation fleet and heads of trade associations in the freight and passenger transport sectors to discuss the issues and challenges facing this sector. He appreciated the efforts of the activists in this field and issued the necessary directives to follow up and remove the obstacles facing the country's transportation fleet.
The Necessity of Cooperation with Ministries
Pezeshkian instructed the Minister of Roads and Urban Development to establish effective cooperation with the Ministries of Oil, Industry, Mine and Trade, and Economic Affairs and Finance by continuously addressing the issues and demands of the activists in this sector. This cooperation can pave the way for resolving common issues and removing obstacles to the activities of drivers and transportation companies.
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Combating Fuel Smuggling and Strengthening Oversight
The President also reacted to the issue of fuel smuggling and the necessity of combating violations in this area, stating: "If the trade associations active in the transportation sector participate in the supervisory and managerial processes by accepting responsibility, they can minimize the occurrence of violations and prevent the tarnishing of the reputation of the country's diligent drivers and truckers."
Pezeshkian emphasized that utilizing the capacity of trade associations alongside the legal oversight of responsible agencies can help increase transparency and strengthen professional discipline in this field. This approach not only aids in improving the performance of drivers and truckers but can also lead to the preservation of national resources.
Proposal for Fleet Renewal
During this meeting, the proposal for the import of electric buses for the renewal of the intercity transportation fleet was also presented. This proposal was aimed at utilizing the capacities resulting from fuel savings and removing old buses from the operational cycle. The President agreed with this proposal and emphasized the necessity of examining and following up on its implementation prerequisites.
Based on this decision, the executive solutions and technical, economic, and financial requirements of this proposal will be examined, and the necessary mechanisms for utilizing the resources obtained from fuel savings for fleet renewal and the development of clean public transportation will be developed.
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