Common rules for international carriage by coach and bus (amend. Regulation (EEC) No 684/92)

In adopting the recommendation for second reading by Mr Mark KILLILEA (UPE, Irl), the European Parliament approved the common position, while retabling certain amendments which it regarded as essential. Some of Parliament's amendments concerned the need to meet the legal requirements concerning social benefits and road safety in respect of the rules applying to drivers and vehicles. Another called on the Commission to report to the Council and the European Parliament on the application of the Regulation before 31 December 1998. In addition, before 1 January 1999 the Commission was called upon to submit to the Council a proposal for a Regulation on the simplification of procedures , including the abolition of authorizations. Before 1 January 2000 the Council was to act by a qualified majority on the Commission proposal. �