The RHA has voiced concerns about the impact of rules restricting the time people can spend in the EU are growing in the transport sector as enforcement nears, reports Peter Brown.
The 90/180 rule – where people can spend a maximum 90 out of any 180 days in the Schengen Area – is set to come into play later this year when the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes operational.
GB-based hauliers supporting British touring artists performing in the bloc will be affected as will coach operators on international work as the new system digitally tracks entry and exit. British touring artists have much more red tape to cut through than their EU-based counterparts.
Writing on the RHA website, managing director Richard Smith said: “We’re asking for performing artists and their crews – including hauliers and coach operators – to be able to travel visa-free between the UK and EU.
“Other measures could include exempting vehicles and merchandise from post-Brexit measures and reducing costs for customs documents.
“British businesses will take heart that there is willingness between the UK and EU to be collaborative and find ways to improve mutual benefit for their people and economies.”
