Massoud Pezeshkian today (Saturday, November 2) emphasized the need for reforms in the transportation system and the fight against fuel smuggling during a meeting with representatives of the country's transportation fleet, heads of trade associations, and a number of record-holding road transport drivers. He appreciated the efforts of these activists and issued the necessary orders to follow up and resolve the issues facing the transportation fleet.
Presidential directive for inter-ministerial coordination
Pezeshkian instructed the Minister of Roads and Urban Development to establish effective coordination with the Ministries of Oil, Industry, Mine and Trade, and Economic Affairs and Finance through continuous follow-up in response to the needs raised in this meeting. The goal of this coordination is to facilitate the activities of drivers and transportation companies and to eliminate existing obstacles.
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Combating fuel smuggling and increasing transparency
The President emphasized the importance of trade associations' participation in addressing fuel smuggling and the necessity of combating violations in this area. He stated: "If trade associations cooperate in supervisory and managerial processes, we can help reduce violations and maintain the credibility of the country's diligent drivers and truckers."
Pezeshkian stressed the use of the capacity of trade associations alongside legal oversight, adding that these actions could contribute to increasing transparency, strengthening professional discipline, and protecting national resources.
Proposal for importing electric buses
During this meeting, the proposal for importing electric buses for the intercity transportation fleet was raised. The aim of this proposal was to take advantage of fuel savings and to retire outdated buses from operation. This proposal was approved by the President for review and follow-up on its implementation.
According to this decision, it was agreed that the executive solutions and technical, economic, and financial requirements of this proposal would be examined. Additionally, the necessary mechanisms for utilizing the resources obtained from fuel savings for the renewal of the fleet and the development of clean public transportation would be formulated.
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