Extrem-Niedrigwasser: Bilger will Sonntagsfahrverbot für Lkw lockern
Extremely low water: Bilger wants to relax the Sunday driving ban for trucks
Source: Tagesschau
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: August 06, 2026 at 15:04
📝 Summary
🌐 English Translation
The extremely low water makes it difficult to transport goods on the Rhine and Danube. Transport Minister Bilger therefore wants to lift the Sunday driving ban for trucks carrying particularly affected goods. In addition, more goods should be transported by rail.
📄 Original Version
Das Extrem-Niedrigwasser erschwert den Gütertransport auf Rhein und Donau. Verkehrsminister Bilger will deshalb das Sonntagsfahrverbot für Lkw für besonders betroffene Güter aufheben. Zudem sollen mehr Waren über die Schiene transportiert werden.