Requirements for efficient and sustainable cross-border use of car rentals

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The European Commission wants to improve the internal market for car hire by addressing barriers to international use. TML is developing the baseline scenario and conducting an impact assessment to analyse the economic, social, and environmental consequences of possible policy measures until 2050, which will form the basis for a future legislative initiative.


As part of its Strategy for Sustainable and Smart Mobility, the European Commission wants to propose measures to improve the functioning of the single market in the car rental sector. Currently, there are a number of barriers preventing the cross-border use of rental cars, which makes it difficult for rental companies to manage seasonal shifts in demand.

This study will collect evidence to analyse the current market situation in economic, social, and technological terms. Various stakeholders (rental companies, national authorities, citizens) will be consulted through different channels.

TML is responsible for the development of the baseline scenario and the actual impact assessment. The baseline scenario reflects the situation where the existing relevant but unspecific legal framework continues to apply. Projections will be made up to 2050. The impact assessment includes the assessment of the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the possible policy measures we propose in the project.

The results of this study will provide the European Commission with the necessary information to prepare a possible legislative initiative.

Client

European Commission, DG MOVE

Partner

Ramboll Management Consulting, University of Antwerp

Our team

Stijn Daniels
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