Part IV Transport
Chapter V Regulation of bus services in Greater London
The London bus network
181 The London bus network.
1
Transport for London shall determine which London local services are required for the purpose of providing safe, integrated, efficient and economic transport services in Greater London.
2
The determination made by Transport for London under subsection (1) above shall be kept under review and may be revised at any time.
3
The London local services which Transport for London determines are required under this section shall be known collectively as the London bus network.
4
A London local service which is part of the London bus network may be provided only—
a
by Transport for London or any of its subsidiaries, or
b
by any other person in pursuance of an agreement entered into by Transport for London under section 156(2) above or in pursuance of a transport subsidiary’s agreement.
5
Transport for London shall so far as reasonably practicable provide or secure the provision of the London bus network.