Transport Act 1985

22 Community bus permits.E+W+S

(1)In this section and section 23 of this Act—

  • “community bus service” means a local service provided—

(a)by [F1an exempt body] concerned for the social and welfare needs of one or more communities;

(b)without a view to profit, either on the part of that body or of anyone else; and

(c)by means of a vehicle adapted to carry more than eight F2... passengers; F3...

  • “community bus permit” means a permit granted [F4to an exempt body] under this section in relation to the use of a public service vehicle—

(a)in providing a community bus service; or

(b)in providing a community bus service and (other than in the course of a local service) carrying passengers for hire or reward where the carriage of those passengers will directly assist the provision of the community bus service by providing financial support for it [F5; and

  • “exempt body” has the same meaning as in section 18 of this Act].

(2)A community bus permit may be granted by [F6a traffic commissioner].

(3)A traffic commissioner shall not grant a community bus permit unless he is satisfied that there will be adequate facilities or arrangements for maintaining in a fit and serviceable condition any vehicle used under the permit.

(4)[F7An exempt body] may hold more than one community bus permit but may not use more than one vehicle at any one time under the same permit.

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