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"The regulation on the rights of passengers in bus and coach transport is an excellent example of how the European Parliament demonstrates its concern for consumer rights. Following difficult negotiations with the European Council, we have adopted a text which deals with the final means of transport for which passengers’ rights had not yet been regulated under EU law. At the start of the negotiations, Parliament demanded that new regulations be introduced for journeys of over 50 km, whereas the Council wanted a distance of over 500 km. By way of a compromise, the distance was set at over 250 km. Passengers travelling on such routes will be granted a number of concessions and rights, similar to those granted to passengers travelling by air. EU legislation clearly regulates the rights I have if my luggage is lost at an airport or a plane’s take-off is delayed for a long time. Until now, bus and coach passengers were in a much worse situation. Today, among other things, they will be able to demand compensation for delays or damage to luggage, while persons of reduced mobility will receive a special escort.
The creation of a Charter of Passengers’ Rights will mean that citizens will be more aware of what they can expect from carriers. The Charter will comprise a collection of fundamental rights to which every passenger is entitled, regardless of the distance they are travelling. This is an example of good, citizen-focused legislation. This regulation allows us to strengthen consumers’ rights and the common market, and so I voted in favour of its adoption."@en1
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