(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations specify the information that a local transport authority may require from an operator under sections 3K and 13R of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 (“the 2001 Act”).
Section 3K(2) of the 2001 Act enables a local transport authority to require an operator of a local service in the local transport authority’s area to provide the local transport authority with relevant information relating to functions listed in section 3K(1) connected to bus services improvement partnerships. Section 3K(11) provides that the meaning of “relevant information” is to be specified in regulations made by the Scottish Ministers. Regulation 2 of these Regulations specifies the types of information that are “relevant information” for the purposes of section 3K.
Section 13R(2) of the 2001 Act enables a local transport authority to require an operator of a local service in the local transport authority’s area to provide the local transport authority with relevant information relating to functions listed in section 13R(1) connected to local services franchises. Section 13R(11) provides that the meaning of “relevant information” is to be specified in regulations made by the Scottish Ministers. Regulation 3 of these Regulations specifies the types of information that are “relevant information” for the purposes of section 13R.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.