Transport Act 2000

[F1134DNotice and consultation requirementsE+W

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(1)If a local transport authority for an area in England, or two or more such authorities, propose to make an advanced ticketing scheme under section 134C, they must give notice of the proposed scheme in such manner as they consider appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons in the area to which it relates.

(2)The notice must specify the date on which the scheme is proposed to come into operation.

(3)After giving notice of the proposed scheme, the authority or authorities must consult—

(a)all operators of local services who would, in the opinion of the authority or authorities, be affected by it,

(b)such organisations appearing to the authority or authorities to be representative of users of local services as they think fit,

(c)any other relevant local authority any part of whose area would, in the opinion of the authority or authorities, be affected by the proposed scheme,

(d)the Passengers' Council,

(e)the Competition and Markets Authority, and

(f)a traffic commissioner.

(4)For the purpose of subsection (3)(c) the following are relevant local authorities—

(a)local transport authorities,

(b)district councils in England,

(c)National Park authorities,

(d)the Broads Authority,

(e)London transport authorities, and

(f)councils in Scotland.]

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 134C-134G and cross-heading inserted (27.4.2017 for specified purposes, 27.6.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Bus Services Act 2017 (c. 21), ss. 7, 26(3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)