(1)Two or more local transport authorities may act jointly to make a franchising framework and enter into a franchise agreement (or agreements) under this chapter.
(2)In those circumstances, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference in this chapter (other than this section) to—
(a)a local transport authority, in relation to a franchising framework or a franchise agreement or to a proposed framework or agreement, is a reference to the authorities acting jointly,
(b)the area of a local transport authority is a reference to the combined areas of the authorities,
(c)the relevant general policies of a local transport authority is a reference to the relevant general policies of each local transport authority.
(3)Where two or more local transport authorities act jointly to make a franchising framework or enter into a franchise agreement, they must continue to act jointly in relation to the framework or agreement in all respects.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 2 Ch. 2 substituted for ss. 13-27 and cross-heading (4.12.2023) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 17), ss. 38(2), 130(2) (with s. 126); S.S.I. 2023/250, sch.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 13A-13S: functions exercisable concurrently (5.6.2024) by The Transport Partnerships (Transfer of Functions) (Scotland) Order 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/161), arts. 1(1), 2-5
