- A traffic operator is a company that operates bus or train services.
- According to the Swedish Tax Agency, anyone providing passenger transport to travelers is considered a traffic operator, even if they only use subcontractors.
- Ownership of vehicles or responsibility for drivers is irrelevant to being classified as a traffic operator.
Source: www4.skatteverket.se
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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