Deal on bus passenger’ rights

EU Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council has reached a political agreement on a regulation regarding bus and coach passenger rights. Cyprus was represented at the Council by Minister of Communication and Works Nicos Nicolaides, who welcomed the agreement.

The regulation includes rules on the transport operator’s responsibility for death or injury of passengers and the right to information and assistance for passengers in the event of cancellations or severe delays. In addition, the regulation establishes the right to information and assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility.

In an intervention at the Council, Nicolaides expressed Cyprus’ support to the agreement, saying that it safeguards and strengthens passengers’ rights in the field of public transport. He also informed his counterparts about the Cypriot government’s efforts to upgrade public transportation.

Furthermore, the EU Ministers adopted the conclusions for the sustainable future of transportation in Europe which will be the basis for drafting a new transportation policy for the next ten years.

Nicolaides expressed satisfaction with the fact that Cyprus’ proposals which provide for the extension of inter-European transportation networks to neighbouring countries have been accepted.

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