Long-Distance Bus Services in Europe: Concessions or Free Market?

Didier van de Velde
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Didier van de Velde: Delft University of Technology

No 2009/21, OECD/ITF Joint Transport Research Centre Discussion Papers from OECD Publishing

Abstract: This paper makes a review of the current situation in the interurban passenger transport market by coach in Europe, describing for a number of selected countries the regulatory setting, the main market actors, the main developments have taken place in the last decade or two and a number of resulting challenges, especially in terms of regulation. The paper starts with a chapter on country cases. The next chapter summarises the main facts and trends that appear out of this review. The last chapter draws a few conclusions.

Date: 2009-12-01
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