Transport Act 2000

[F1138IPostponement of scheme or part of schemeE+W

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(1)If it appears to a local transport authority or authorities that have made an enhanced partnership scheme appropriate to do so, they may decide that any of the dates specified in subsection (3) are to be postponed by such period as they think fit.

(2)A date may not be postponed under subsection (1) by a period or periods which in total exceed 12 months.

(3)The dates are—

(a)the date on which the scheme is to come into operation,

(b)the date as from which any particular requirement is to be imposed under the scheme,

(c)the date as from which any particular facilities are to be provided under the scheme,

(d)the date as from which any particular measures are to be taken under the scheme, and

(e)the date as from which any particular condition under section 138E applies.

(4)Before making such a decision they must consult all operators of local services who would, in their opinion, be affected by the scheme.

(5)Not later than 14 days after the date on which any such decision is made, they must give notice of the making of the decision—

(a)in such manner as they consider appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons in their area or combined area,

(b)to all operators of local services who would, in their opinion, be affected by the scheme, and

(c)to a traffic commissioner.

(6)The notice must include a statement of their reasons for the decision.]

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 138A-138S 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. 9, 26(3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)