By 477 votes to 101 with 41 abstentions, the European Parliament has adopted its position with a view to negotiations with the EU Council on the revision of the rules on driving time and rest periods for drivers of occasional bus and coach services (see EUROPE B13294A11).
“This regulation helps the drivers to better respond to changing circumstances and passenger needs, while respecting road safety and proper working conditions”, commented the rapporteur, Henna Virkkunen (EPP,...