CURRENTLY: February 21st, 2022 The Ministry of Transport published detailed information and a call for the program.

Who is the support intended for?

The support is aimed at those tour operators whose turnover decreased by at least 50% from November 1st to December 31st, 2021 compared to the same period in 2019. The program allocation is CZK 400 million, the aid will be evaluated and reimbursed in the first half of 2022.

Period for which the aid will be granted

From November 1st to December 31st, 2021.

The maximum amount of support

One applicant can receive a maximum of CZK 2.5 million, the amount of support will continue to be derived from the emission class of the bus. The capacity of the bus according to the seats is also taken into account.

Receipt of applications

Receipt of applications will start on Monday 28th of February at 00:00 and the aid will be evaluated and reimbursed in the first half of 2022. Applications can be sent until 11:59 pm on March 31st and will be reimbursed no later than June 30th, 2022. Approved aid parameters and the implementation of the program is conditioned by the approval of the state budget in the Chamber of Deputies.

Call deadline: 10 am on February 21st - 11:59 pm on March 31st, 2022.
Payment of aid: from April 2022 (due to provisional budget)

Method of application

By data box or mail, according to the instructions on the website of the Ministry of Transport.

Most companies operate one to three buses (exceptionally more), which are mainly leased. In addition, it is a sector with a very low margin. The combination of these factors means that lending to non-scheduled bus operators is extremely complex, often linked to the personal assets of non-scheduled bus operators.

All necessary information for applying, including the application form etc., are published on the website of the Ministry of Transport.