Transport Act 2000

[F1123QApplication for service permitE+W

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(1)An application for a service permit authorising a person to provide a particular local service in an area to which a franchising scheme relates must be made in such manner as the authority or authorities operating the scheme may determine.

(2)An application must be accompanied by such information as the authority or authorities operating the scheme may specify.

(3)If the authority or authorities so require, an application for a service permit must be accompanied by a fee for processing the application of an amount that is determined in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.

(4)Regulations under subsection (3) may specify the maximum amount of the fee.

(5)The authority or authorities must grant the service permit applied for if they are satisfied that—

(a)the proposed service will benefit persons making journeys on local services in the area to which the scheme relates, and

(b)the proposed service will not have an adverse effect on any local service that is provided under a local service contract in the area to which the scheme relates.

(6)The authority or authorities may not grant the service permit applied for if they are not satisfied as to the matters in subsection (5)(a) and (b).

(7)If the authority or authorities do not grant a service permit, they must give notice of their reasons to the applicant within a period of ten days beginning with the date on which they decide not to grant the service permit.]

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 123A-123X 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. 4, 26(3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)