19-02-2020 14:30
Hearing on The role of public transport in low-density areas

ANTALL 4Q1
A bus stop is depicted standing in front of a field. Dark clouds indicate a storm is coming. There is no one viewable in the image.
EP TRAN hearing: The role of public transport in low-density areas of the EU © Image used under the license from Shutterstock.com

Four experts from Portugal, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Belgium debated with TRAN Members on the role of public transport in low-density areas. They raised the specific characteristics and challenges faced by those areas and the resulting importance of services ensuring mobility. The hearing provided an overview of good practices and case studies and outlined possible recommendations (logistics, pricing policies, etc.) for the future.

The hearing took place on Wednesday afternoon, 19 February 2020 in room ANTALL 4Q1 from where it will be webstreamed.