Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 Explanatory Notes

Introduction

280.Part 4 of the Act makes changes to the existing law in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 (“the 2001 Act”) about ticketing arrangements and ticketing schemes for bus travel. In particular it—

  • extends these arrangements and schemes to include certain connecting rail and ferry services;

  • gives the Scottish Ministers the power to set a national technological standard for the implementation and operation of smart ticketing arrangements;

  • sets up a National Smart Ticketing Advisory Board;

  • makes changes to what a ticketing scheme can include and the process for making one;

  • requires local transport authorities to produce annual reports on ticketing arrangements and schemes; and

  • gives the Scottish Ministers the power to direct a local transport authority to make or vary a ticketing scheme.

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