The current VAT treatment of passenger transport by coach varies significantly across EU member states. While some apply standard rates, others offer reduced or zero rates. This fragmented approach imposes a disproportionate administrative burden on the sectorparticularly for operators active in multiple countries. From a policy perspective, coach travel aligns closely with the EUs sustainability and climate objectives. Coaches achieve high occupancy rates and generate exceptionally low emissions per passenger kilometer. A single full coach can replace up to 30 private cars, directly contributing to reduced congestion and improved air quality. Despite these benefits, coach transport is…
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European road transport legislation Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services Implementation of Mobility Package 1 (guidelines-enforcement-implementation acts), TRACE II Digital Services Package (DSA + DMA) , Data act, Multimodal Digital Mobility Services Fit-for-55 Package (road transport : energy taxation, infrastructure, Euro7, alternative fuels ...) Urban Mobility Framework, PSO regulation Road transport 1370/2009 + guidelines Revision of driving licences directive, revision of the Road Transport Working Time Directive (Directive 2002/15/EC) Mobility Package I II and III issues (mainly bus and coach related items, eg Clean Mobility, autonomous vehicles ... CountEmissions EU, Green Claim coach/bus, Urban access regulations, EU urban mobility package, Passenger Mobility package : Revision of Package travel directive: revision of Passenger rights Bus (181/2011), multimodal travel information service. VAT margin travel agents, Green Industry Deal, Omnibus Directive, Cross Border Exchange, Green Procurement