34Provision of bus services etc. by local transport authorities
(1)In the Transport (Scotland) Act 2001—
(a)before section 3 (and the italic heading immediately preceding it) insert—
“CHAPTER A1
Provision of bus services etc. by local transport authorities
2AProvision of bus services etc. by local transport authorities
(1)A local transport authority may provide a service for the carriage of passengers by road using vehicles that require a PSV operator’s licence to do so.
(2)The local transport authority must be satisfied that the provision of such a service will contribute to the implementation of their relevant general policies.
(3)”,
(b)in section 79(1) (guidance), after paragraph (b) insert—
“(ba)local transport authorities in relation to the exercise of their functions under section 2A of this Act,”.
(2)Except as provided for in subsection (3), sections 66 to 71, 72(1)(c), 72(2), 72(3)(b) and 72(5)(c) of the Transport Act 1985 are repealed.
(3)Sections 66(2) to (7), 67 to 71, 72(1)(c), 72(2), 72(3)(b) and 72(5)(c) of the Transport Act 1985 (and any order made under them) are to continue to have effect in so far as is necessary for the provision of any service or operation of any undertaking that is being provided or operated under or by virtue of those sections or orders on the date subsection (2) comes into force.