Rights of passengers in bus and coach transport; cooperation between national authorities

Parliament and Council representatives reached agreement on the proposed regulation on passengers' rights in bus and coach transport. The compromise agreed in conciliation covered compensation for delays on long-distance services (over 250 kilometres), assistance in the event of delays, assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and compensation for lost or damaged luggage.

The EP delegation to the negotiations was led by Vice-President Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU (EPP, GR). The compromise would have to be put to a vote in plenary, probably in February 2011.