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#29 - February 2013        

 

 

Welcome to the latest news from Smart Move. In this issue, you can see how the introduction of new rights for bus and coach passengers in the EU could affect you. You can also learn about the EU Smart Move High level Group new policy ideas that will make it easier to get more people onto buses and coaches, and bear with us until the publication of the final report in May. 

 

You can also read from around the world about how buses are playing a vital role in our communities - whether it be helping people into jobs in the UK or improving connections in our towns and cities. Last but not least: you will discover our newest Smart Move partner who is helping travellers worldwide find the bus trip that best fits their needs and be more environmentally and socially aware.

 

- The Smart Move team

 

 

 

IN FOCUS

 
HLG finalises recommendations to double collective passenger road transport

HLG finalises recommendations to double collective passenger road transport EU public-private Smart Move High Level Group meets to finalise its policy recommendations to double the use of collective passenger transport by road within 10 years. Fifteen short, medium and long term measures include concrete proposals and incentives to prioritise public transport over the use of the private car.

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NEWS

   

New bus and coach passenger rights in the EU

New passenger rights for regular and occasional bus and coach services in the European Union come into force on 1 March 2013, bringing coach travel in line with other transport modes.

 

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Revising the 12-day derogation to save group tourism by coach in Europe

The passenger road transport industry strongly supports the European Parliament proposal to improve the 12-day driving derogation for international coach travel in the EU, adopted as part of the revision of the regulation on the digital tachograph that will significantly simplify the regulations governing its use.


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Smart Move welcomes innovative new partner Busbud: your worldwide bus travel companion 

The Smart Move campaign continues to expand its global footprint by welcoming on board its latest partner – Canadian based worldwide intercity bus schedule and information website: Busbud. All bus companies are invited to pool in and increase their ridership. 


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Buses are lifelines to jobs

Last month saw the completion of the UK’s national Bus for Jobs scheme coordinated by Greener Journeys, which enabled jobseekers to travel free on their local bus services throughout January 2013.  Initial estimates show that some 45,000 free bus journeys were made, attracting significant media and political attention.


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Luxembourg public transport gets major user-friendly upgrade

The Luxembourg transport system has announced a massive investment in the latest technology to regulate services, provide information to passengers and connect with transport systems in neighbouring countries.


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Busworld India hears of major investment in bus services across the country

This year’s Busworld India proved to be a huge success. Not only were there a high volume of bus and coach sales, but the exhibition also heard about major investment plans by the Indian Government in bus services across the country.


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DID YOU KNOW?

1 in 10 bus commuters would be forced to look for another job if they could no longer commute to work by bus.

 

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London buses get smarter: pay your ride in the swipe of a card 

 

It is now even easier to pay for bus travel in London, as the latest contactless technology to pay for journeys with a simple swipe of a credit or debit card is now available onboard.

 

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EVENTS

Smart Move HLG Public Debate

The release of the policy recommendations from the EU Smart Move High Level Group and public debate

15 May 2013, European parliament, Brussels

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» Publisher: Juliette Ebélé, International Road Transport Union (IRU)

 

 

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