European Passenger Transport Operators
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | Jan Ceyssens Cabinet member | EU environmental policies | — |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Jan Ceyssens Cabinet member | EU environmental policies | SRC |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Barbara Jankovec Head of Unit | Exchange of views regarding the state of the opening process of the road and railway markets in the EU | — |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Barbara Jankovec Head of Unit | Exchange of views regarding the state of the opening process of the road and railway markets in the EU | SRC |
Mission & Goals
EPTO is the association of European Passenger Transport Operators and represents the leading transport services organisations in Europe, whose members are presently the sixth largest public transport companies in Europe: Arriva, First Group, Go-Ahead, Grupo Barraqueiro, Keolis and Comfort Delgro. Members cover 28 countries (of which 18 EU) and carry 10 Billion Passengers p.a.
EU Legislative Interests
Liberalisation - the introduction of fair and transparent tendering in public transport; Fair market conditions - consistent application of the EU policies by countries; State aid - transparent and fair use of funds to develop transport; Road Transport Package - practical and fair application of the legislation to cover all aspects of road passenger transport; EU 1370/2007 - fair and proper application of the legislation in all countries; EU 1073/2009 - practical and fair application of the legislation in all countries; Passenger rights - practical and fair legislation; Ticketing, pricing and technology - practical and fair application 4th railway package implementation MDMS & MPMF workstreams TEN-T regulations Urban Mobility Package Alternative Fuel infrastructure regulation Urban Mobility access regulation TAP/TSI (Retail Support Group) implementation
Communication Activities
We have regular engagement with the EU commission on Transport policy and also engage with members of the European parliament as well as the Council. We work closely with other trade bodies and consumer associations. Our policy statements are featured on our website. epto.net
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Epto is not a member of other association
Organisation Members
http://www.epto.net/about-epto/our-members
Connected Legislation