Bus Services (Wales) Act 2026

1. Introduction

2. Summary

3. General Background

4. Commentary on Sections

   1. Part 1 – Key Concepts and General Objectives

   2. Part 2 – Functions of the Welsh Ministers relating to local bus services

      1. Local Bus Service Contracts

      2. Local bus service permits

      3. Provision of local bus services by the Welsh Ministers

      4. Reliance on certain services (section 19)

      5. Cross-border services

      6. Reporting requirements

      7. Notification to be given to a traffic commissioner

   3. Part 3 - Restriction on providing local bus services

   4. Part 4 - Information and data

   5. Part 5 - Local Authority Powers and Duties

   6. Part 6 - Miscellaneous and General

      1. Transport Act 1985: registration of services with traffic commissioner

      2. The Welsh Ministers’ power to secure provision of public passenger transport services

         1. Government of Wales Act 2006

         2. Transport Act 2000: local authority schemes

      3. General

      4. Short Title

5. Record of Proceedings in Senedd Cymru