LEGAL ASPECTS OF PASSENGER ROAD TRANSPORT

Abstract

The article examines the legal aspects governing passenger road transport activities as an important component of Ukraine's transport system, which ensures the realization of citizens' right to mobility and access to social and economic resources. The purpose of this work is to provide a general analysis of the legal aspects of passenger road transport in Ukraine, from the conclusion of a transport agreement to the licensing procedure, the introduction of digital technologies into the legal field of passenger transport, and state control over the activities of carriers. The study focuses on the norms of civil, commercial, and administrative legislation that regulate the relationship between the carrier and the passenger. It is argued that an effective legal system is a key factor in transport safety, improving the quality of services, and forming a competitive market. The content of the passenger transportation agreement as the legal basis for relations between the consumer and the carrier, the procedure for licensing carriers, the obligations of the parties, and the system for monitoring compliance with legislation are analyzed. Attention is paid to the impact of digitalization on legal relations in the transport industry. It is concluded that the legal regulation of passenger road transport is a key factor in ensuring the safety, stability, and efficiency of Ukraine's transport system. Legal regulation defines the limits of responsibility of market participants, guarantees the rights of passengers, and establishes requirements for the organization of carriers' activities. Effective legal regulation of passenger road transport ensures a balance between the economic interests of carriers, state control, and passenger rights. The combination of legal norms and digital innovations forms a modern model of transport policy focused on safety, transparency, and social responsibility. The need to harmonize national legislation with European standards in the field of transport services is emphasized, which is a prerequisite for increasing the competitiveness of Ukrainian carriers and protecting consumer rights.