Окремі питання перевезення пасажирів та їх багажу в міжнародному автомобільному сполученні

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of legal problems of international transportation of passengers and their luggage by road. The analysis of the international legal acts regulating such transportations and defining the order of the conclusion and execution of the contract of transportation of passengers and their luggage, and also those establishing the organization of such transportations is carried out. An analysis of both multilateral conventions and bilateral agreements dealing with road transport is conducted. It is noted that international traffic is performed by the territory of at least two countries, the point of departure and arrival are in different countries. The two main conventions regulating these transportations are analyzed, namely: the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Passengers and Luggage by Road (CVR) of 1973 and the Convention on the International Carriage of Passengers and Luggage by Road in 1997, pointed out the similar provisions and differences that are contained in these conventions. The essential features of the contract of international road transport of passengers and their luggage are considered, the subject of the contract is determined. Particular attention is paid to the liability of the road carrier and cases of his release from liability. Attention is paid to the organization of this type of transportation and the work of drivers, the role of international organizations in carrying out such work is determined. The requirements are specified both for the operated vehicles and for the drivers, which must meet the established criteria. It is concluded that the issues of international road transport of passengers and their luggage need constant attention and control, which is manifested in the improvement of existing regulations. It is also necessary to strengthen the legal protection of passenger rights during transportation.