Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007

7 Requirements as to uniformity

(1) Amend section 243 of the 1999 Act (requirements as to uniformity) as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) in the opening words, omit “for London residents”;

(b) in paragraph (b), for “issued to him in accordance with the arrangements” substitute—

“(i) issued to the person in accordance with the arrangements by the London authority in whose area the person has his sole or principal residence (in the case of an eligible London resident), or

(ii) issued to the person pursuant to section 145A(4) of the Transport Act 2000 (in the case of any other eligible England resident)”.

(3) In subsection (5), for “document in any form” substitute “permit in any form (subject to any regulations under subsection (7) below)”.

(4) In subsection (6), for “242(8)” substitute “242(8) and (8A)”.

(5) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) Subject to subsection (1)(c) above, the Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the form and period of validity of travel concession permits issued by a London authority relating to the travel concession specified in section 242(8) and (8A) above.”