Activities of Bogdan Kazimierz MARCINKIEWICZ related to 2008/0237(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Rights of passengers in bus and coach transport (debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 79 #
Council position – amending act
Article 8
Article 8
Immediate practical and economic needs of passengers In the event of an accident arising out of the use of the bus or coach, the carrier shall provide reasonable assistance with regard to the passengers' immediate practical needs following the accident. AnySuch assistance shall include, where necessary, first aid, accommodation, food, clothes, transport and funeral expenses and any other financial assistance important for each day life needs. In the event of death or personal injury, the carrier shall in addition make advance payments to cover immediate economic needs on a basis proportional to the damage suffered, provided that there is prima facie evidence of causality attributable to the carrier. Any payments made or assistance provided shall not constitute recognition of liability.
Amendment 86 #
Council position – amending act
Article 14 - paragraph 1 - point b - indent i
Article 14 - paragraph 1 - point b - indent i
i) at the time stipulated in advance by the carrier which shall be no more than 60 minutes before the published departure time unless a shorter period is agreed between the carrier and the passenger who is properly informed about the change; or
Amendment 92 #
Council position – amending act
Article 19 - paragraph 1 - point b a (new)
Article 19 - paragraph 1 - point b a (new)
(ba) in addition to the reimbursement referred to in point (b), have the right to compensation amounting to 50% of the ticket price if the carrier fails to offer continuation or re-routing to the final destination as referred to in point (a). The compensation shall be paid within one month of the submission of the request for compensation at the latest