#2026-289Decree No. 2026-289 on Exceptional Aid to Road Public Transport Companies
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This law establishes direct financial aid for small road public transport companies in France, capped at 60,000 euros. It applies to companies with fewer than 1,000 employees that have no outstanding tax or social debts. These funds are aimed at companies holding specific transport licenses and are available for certain vehicle categories. Companies must ensure they meet eligibility requirements and submit the necessary documentation to receive benefits.
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Key Changes
- Provides financial aid up to 60,000 euros to small road public transport companies.
- Eligibility based on company size and lack of outstanding debts as of December 31, 2024.
- Aid amount calculated per vehicle type, with specific rates for different vehicle categories.
Obligations
What this law requires
Small road public transport companies must ensure they employ fewer than 1,000 employees at the time of applying for the financial aid.
Companies must verify and ensure that they have no outstanding tax or social debts as of December 31, 2024, unless those debts have been settled or are covered by a repayment plan.
Companies must submit the necessary documentation to prove their eligibility for support, including details about their transport licenses and vehicle categories.
Before June 15, 2026, beneficiaries of the financial aid must register with the Agence de services et de paiement.
Following the receipt of aid greater than €5,000, companies must prove that their gross operating surplus for the period including March 2026 does not exceed 98% of that of the previous year or face the obligation to return the aid.