Explanatory Notes

Transport (Scotland) Act 2001

2001 asp 2

25 January 2001

The Act

Part 2 .Bus Services

Financial and competition provisions

Section 37 Competition test for exercise of bus functions

62.This section introduces a new competition test that will apply to the functions of making and varying of QP and ticketing schemes, and inviting and accepting tenders under section 89 or 91 of the Transport Act 1985. The competition test is met unless the measure has or is likely to have a significantly adverse effect on competition and is not justified by reference to the following criteria: that its effect on competition is proportionate and that it either secures improvements in the quality of vehicles or facilities used, secures other improvements in local services or reduces or limits traffic congestion, noise or air pollution.