# Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 concerning the rights of passengers in bus and coach transport and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 (Text with EEA relevance), Article 8: Immediate practical needs of passengers

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In the event of an accident arising out of the use of the bus or coach, the carrier shall provide reasonable and proportionate assistance with regard to the passengers’ immediate practical needs following the accident. Such assistance shall include, where necessary, accommodation, food, clothes, transport and the facilitation of first aid. Any assistance provided shall not constitute recognition of liability.
For each passenger, the carrier may limit the total cost of accommodation to £70 per night and for a maximum of 2 nights.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2011/181/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2011-181/article-8
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