Sustainable mobility
Moldova will tighten traffic, transport, and paid parking regulations
Moldova is drafting new regulations governing traffic management, paid parking, and the handling of abandoned vehicles, as well as the development of public transportation in cities. The bill, which has already passed its first reading, could significantly change the approach to parking, vehicle towing, and transportation planning in the country's largest cities.
Moldova Will Take Energy Consumption and Emissions Into Account in Government Procurement of Vehicles
Moldova is drafting new rules for the government procurement of vehicles and transportation services: the selection process will take into account not only cost but also energy consumption and environmental impact. This initiative, part of a push toward cleaner mobility, calls for a transition to fleet modernization based on European approaches and will affect several categories of vehicles at once.
Moldova Has Approved a Law on Sustainable Urban Mobility
The Moldovan government has approved a bill that changes the approach to urban mobility: from parking and the removal of abandoned vehicles to prioritizing public transportation and pedestrian infrastructure. The bill also introduces new tools for local authorities, including traffic-restricted zones and separate development plans for the country's largest cities.
Moldova plans to dramatically increase the number of electric vehicles and charging stations by 2030
Moldova intends to increase the share of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the national vehicle fleet to at least 15% by 2030, as well as expand the network of public charging stations to at least 600 operational locations
Moldova plans to increase the share of electric and hybrid vehicles to 25% by 2030
In Moldova, a draft program has been released for public consultations that is intended to accelerate the transition of the vehicle fleet to electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids by 2030. The document calls not only for the expansion of the charging infrastructure and new market regulations, but also for a phased implementation amid a serious funding shortfall, making the program's details particularly important for the industry and investors.
Moldova and the Netherlands will expand cooperation on regional development and infrastructure
Moldova is set to deepen cooperation with the Netherlands on regional development, infrastructure, sustainable mobility and the modernization of public services, following talks that also explored new avenues for investment and the exchange of practical experience. The discussions highlighted European local-government models that could support the rollout of similar projects in Moldova.
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