Hundreds of BiH truck drivers protest Schengen restrictions

Sarajevo [Bosnia and Herzegovina], April 22: A protest convoy of 543 trucks paraded through the streets of Sarajevo on Monday, demanding policy changes affecting Bosnia and Herzegovina(BiH)'s road transport sector.
Organized by the Bosnia and Herzegovina Logistics Consortium under the slogan "Enough is enough!", the protest highlighted industry frustration with the EU's 90/180 rule, which limits drivers' total stay in the Schengen Area to no more than 90 days in every 180 days, including transit periods.
The convoy route passed through major city avenues, ending with a symbolic turn at BiH Square. Organizers said the action reflected widespread dissatisfaction after 14 months of unanswered appeals.
Velibor Peulic, general coordinator of the Consortium, which includes 610 transport companies, said that they need a two-year moratorium on the 90/180 rule, fuel excise refunds, reduced border wait time through digitalization, and lower transport costs.
Peulic noted that this was their first formal meeting with the country's Minister of Communications and Transport to discuss key demands, after months of silence from the authorities.
He warned that further actions would follow if authorities fail to respond by Friday.
Source: Xinhua News Agency