dopravce

Dopravce is a term used in Czech to denote a person or legal entity that provides transport services for remuneration. This includes operators who move passengers or goods by various modes of transport and enter into contracts of carriage with customers. In legal contexts, dopravce is the carrier responsible for delivering the specified transport service.

Types and scope: Dopravce may be a public transit operator such as a bus, rail, or air carrier, or a private company offering freight or parcel services. They can operate domestically within the Czech Republic or across borders, and may perform as public service providers, contractors, or agents for other transport undertakings. The modes include road, rail, air, sea, and inland waterways.

Legal framework: The contract of carriage between dopravce and the customer governs the service. Dopravce has duties to carry the passenger or goods with due care, ensure timely delivery where required, and provide information and documentation. Liability for loss, damage, or delay is determined by applicable national law and international conventions such as CMR for road, CIM for rail, and the Montreal Convention for air transport, as well as national transport statutes. License requirements, insurance, safety standards, and consumer protections also apply.

Impact: Dopravce plays a central role in logistics and mobility, influencing efficiency, pricing, and service quality in both commercial and public sectors. The term is broader than contractors or shippers and can include private operators, state-owned enterprises, and franchise systems within a regulated market.

See also: carrier, transport contract, logistics, transport regulation.