The Advanced Quality Partnership Schemes (England) Regulations 2018 No. 21

PART 3 Review of Requirements as to Frequencies, Timings and Maximum Fares

Request for review of requirements as to frequencies or timings by operator

24.—(1) At any time a review of any requirements as to the frequency or timing of services, may be requested by—

(a) three or more relevant participating operators; or

(b) at least 50% of relevant participating operators,

whichever is the lesser.

(2) Where a review is requested in accordance with paragraph (1) the operator or operators making that request must—

(a) specify to which requirements as to the frequency or timing of services the request relates;

(b) submit representations and evidence in support of the request; and

(c) propose revised requirements as to frequencies and timings.

(3) Except where paragraph (4) applies the lead authority must, within a period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the request submitted in accordance with paragraph (1) is received, issue a written review notice to relevant participating operators.

(4) The obligation in paragraph (3) does not apply where the request submitted in accordance with paragraph (1)—

(a) is received less than 12 months after the relevant date; and

(b) is an excepted request.