The Citizens Omnibus Initiative aims to reduce administrative burdens in EU legislation that affect people’s daily lives, particularly in cross-border situations, while ensuring they can fully benefit from the Single Market. As part of this process, the European Passengers’ Federation was invited to share examples of administrative obstacles in transport and tourism and propose practical…
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R2DATO Round Table
On 3 June, EPF’s Senior Researcher Delphine Grandsart participated in the closing roundtable of the R2DATO project’s final event, alongside representatives from Sporveien AS, ProRail, CAF, and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The discussion was moderated by Daria Kuzmina, Head of UITP’s Rail Unit. EPF welcomed the opportunity to contribute the passenger…
The Sixth Integrated Progress Report of the Ministerial Platform on International Rail Passenger Transport (IRP) was presented at the meeting of the EU Transport Council on 8 June, by the Austrian and Dutch delegations.
The IRP Platform was established following a 2020 ministerial declaration to improve international and cross-border passenger rail services across Europe. It…
On 13 May, the European Commission published its long-awaited “Passenger Package”: three legislative proposals aimed at improving rail passenger protection, rail ticketing, and multimodal digital mobility services. Together, these proposals seek to make multimodal and, in particular, multi-operator rail travel, easier to plan and book, while also strengthening rail passenger rights throughout the journey.
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TreinTramBus’ origins. Since 1985 TreinTramBus is the organisation representing the Dutch-speaking passengers in Belgium, and advocating for its rights. The association’s origins date back to the 1980s, when the BRT (now VRT) broadcast a television programme called ‘Aktie Openbaar Vervoer’, which championed the interests of public transport passengers. The programme also promoted public transport, including…
European consumers deserve clear, enforceable and effective passenger rights. Any rollback would remove concrete protections from millions of Europeans and weaken citizens’ trust in the Union’s ability to deliver tangible rights. At a time when passengers still face frequent delays, cancellations, and complex, often ineffective complaint procedures, current discussions on the revision of the Air…
The Transport Research Arena (TRA), organised every two years by the European Commission and other key stakeholders, brings together academia, industry, policymakers, and civil society to shape the future of transport research in Europe. The 2026 edition was held in Budapest, Hungary from 18 to 21 May and focused on the theme, “Re-Generation in Transport”.…
As the public transport landscape continues to progress, EPF remains committed to ensuring that passengers’ needs and rights are strongly represented at the European level. Our 2025 Annual Report highlights EPF’s activities across key areas: policy advocacy, participation in EU-funded projects, and active engagement with our members. Policy Work: EPF acts as a unique platform…
We are pleased to invite you to register for and attend the 23rd Conference of the European Passengers’ Federation, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, passenger organisations and other stakeholders to exchange views on the future of passenger mobility in Europe. This year’s conference will take place on 5-6 June 2026 in Maastricht, the Netherlands, at…
The 17th edition of the European ITS Congress 2026, taking place in Istanbul on 27-29 April and organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe, has once again brought together the full mobility ecosystem – from public authorities and policymakers to industry leaders and researchers. A new feature this year were the co-created sessions (8 in total),…
EPF, together with 14 other organisations representing workers, mobility stakeholders, cities, civil society, and environmental groups, has co-signed a joint statement calling for urgent investment in public transport in light of the ongoing oil crisis. The statement highlights the need to reduce oil consumption, particularly in private mobility, and to shift towards public transport and…
The ITS Congress 2026, taking place in Istanbul on 27-29 April and organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe, will bring together the full mobility ecosystem – from public authorities and policymakers to industry leaders and researchers. A new feature this year is the co-created sessions (8 in total), which go beyond individual projects to focus…