European Economic and Social Committee 22 April 2015, Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the ‘Roadmap to a single European transport area — progress and challenges’ (exploratory opinion requested by the European Parliament)

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The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) provides an exploratory opinion on the progress of the 'Roadmap to a single European transport area,' emphasizing the need for a balanced internal market that integrates social standards and territorial cohesion. The Committee advocates for the earmarking of transport funds within the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and the implementation of 'polluter pays' and 'user pays' principles without compromising service affordability or social inclusion. Key recommendations include doubling urban public transport use by 2030, strengthening passenger rights against emerging service models, and eliminating legislative loopholes that facilitate social dumping and bogus self-employment.AI