2nd report on the implementation by Member States of certain provisions concerning the access to the occupation of road transport operator

Summary:

Report presented on 18 February 2019 by the European Commission on the implementation in the period from 1 January 2015 until 31 December 2016 of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009.

Further information:

Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator applies to all undertakings established in the EU which are engaged in the occupation of road transport operator, as well as those which intend to engage in such an occupation. The occupation of road transport operator covers both road haulage and road passenger transport.

The objective of this report is to ensure the closer monitoring of the application of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009. The responsibility to verify transport undertakings' compliance with the conditions laid down in the Regulation lies with the Member States. Moreover, well organised administrative cooperation between Member States plays a key role in improving the effectiveness of monitoring of undertakings operating in the European Union.