Empowering Austria to amend its existing bilateral road transport agreement with Switzerland with a view to authorising cabotage operations in the course of the provision of international road passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions between the two countries
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Provisional agreement reached, awaiting formal adoption by Parliament and Council.
Last active 17 Jul 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
It lets Austria change its Switzerland road transport agreement to allow coach and bus operators to carry passengers within specified border regions.
Who it affects
Coach and bus operators running international passenger services between Austria and Switzerland. It mainly affects travellers and transport services in border areas of Vorarlberg and Tyrol.
Core of the proposal
- Authorises Austria to amend its 1958 agreement with Switzerland.
- Allows cabotage for coach and bus passenger services in border regions.
- Limits this to non-discriminatory treatment and no distortion of competition.
- Defines Austria’s border regions as specified districts in Vorarlberg and Tyrol.
Latest update
24 Aug 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Adopted → Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations)
Adopted → Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations)
Documents
2 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker