On Thursday 22 October 2026, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Mobility and Public Works reported on the progress of a new legal framework to strengthen inclusive mobility.
According to the ministry, on Thursday 15 October the Parliamentary Committee on Mobility and Public Works examined the draft law concerning specialised transport services. The aim of this legislation is to provide the Adapto and Mobibus services with a clear, coherent legal framework that reflects current realities. It will strengthen legal certainty for these essential services while continuing efforts to improve their quality, reliability and accessibility for people with disabilities or specific needs.
“Inclusive mobility is not simply about moving people from point A to point B. It is about connecting everyone with the opportunities of everyday life, education, employment and social participation. With this draft law, we are establishing a lasting foundation for Adapto and Mobibus while continuing to develop these services so that they can better meet the needs of their users. Accessible mobility is an essential condition for equal opportunities, independence and the inclusion of everyone,” said Yuriko Backes, Minister for Mobility and Public Works.
A modernised legal framework for essential services
The ministry noted that Adapto and Mobibus are essential tools for inclusive mobility in Luxembourg. They enable people with disabilities or specific needs to access education and training, employment, healthcare, and social and family activities in their daily lives.
The draft law establishes a dedicated legal framework for these services, strengthening the clarity, legal certainty and transparency of their operation.
Submitted during the previous parliamentary term, the draft law was amended by the government in October 2025 to improve specialised transport services, in line with the objectives set out in the 2023–2028 coalition agreement. This agreement specifically provides for making these transport services “more reliable and more efficient”.
The amendments are based on the findings of two external studies examining the organisation and operation of the services, as well as discussions with the relevant stakeholders. They aim to continue improving the quality, reliability and accessibility of the services provided to users.
Developed on the basis of analyses carried out in recent years and consultations with the relevant administrations, representatives of the disability sector and practitioners working directly in the field, the draft law seeks, in particular, to clarify eligibility criteria, update the definition of eligible beneficiaries, better account for changing needs and clarify various administrative procedures.
More accessible services that better address users’ needs
The reform broadens and clarifies access to the services for several categories of beneficiaries. In particular, it strengthens recognition of people officially recognised as employees with disabilities and those participating in employment support measures.
It also introduces additional safeguards for children and young people with specific educational needs, making it easier for them to access the adapted transport arrangements required for their education.
The objective is to ensure a more inclusive and coherent system that better reflects the actual needs of its users.
Beyond the legislative framework, the government is continuing its efforts to improve the quality and reliability of these services.
On Monday 5 October, Minister Backes visited the premises of the National Centre for Continuing Vocational Training (Centre national de formation professionnelle continue, CNFPC) in Ettelbruck to learn about the training provided to drivers working for the Adapto, Mobibus and Mobibus-Job services.
Strengthening this training helps ensure that users receive safe, professional assistance tailored to their specific needs. In addition, a new operational framework for the Mobibus service has recently been introduced to formalise the procedures and responsibilities of the various parties involved in its organisation. This is intended to promote closer cooperation between the partners concerned.
These initiatives build on the ongoing improvements introduced by the Public Transport Administration, particularly following the positive results of the satisfaction survey conducted among Adapto users and in response to the expectations expressed by passengers.
Through this draft law, the government said it is reaffirming its commitment to making mobility accessible to everyone. By strengthening the legal framework governing Adapto and Mobibus, it aims to ensure that specialised transport services remain efficient, reliable and focused on the needs of their users.
