(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations extend the categories of eligible bus services for the purposes of section 154 of the Transport Act 2000 prescribed by the Bus Service Operators Grant (England) Regulations 2002 to include certain coach services over routes of 15 miles or more which operate in accordance with a fixed timetable, which are for use by the general public, and which provide half-fare concessions (on terms further set out in these Regulations) to persons of 60 years or older and to persons to whom a current statutory travel concession permit has been issued (or could have been, but for an alternative agreement with a travel concession authority under section 145(6) of the Transport Act 2000).