(1)Section 129 of the TA 2000 (effect of scheme) is amended as follows.
(2)In subsection (1) (consequences for period during which scheme is in operation)—
(a)after “the scheme” insert “ , or (in the case of a scheme which provides for different provisions to come into operation on different dates) any provision of the scheme, ”;
(b)in paragraph (a), for “the area to which it relates” substitute “ the area to which the scheme, or that provision, relates ”;
(c)in paragraph (b), after “under a quality contract” insert “ or is an interim service (see section 132C) ”.
(3)In subsection (2) (exception for services excluded from the scheme by virtue of section 127(4)) after “But subsection (1) does not apply” insert “—
(a)so as to prevent the application of sections 6 to 9 of the Transport Act 1985 in relation to any service by virtue or in consequence of section 6B of that Act (application for registration or variation where quality contracts scheme in force),
(b)so as to prevent the provision of any service registered under section 6 of the Transport Act 1985 by virtue of section 6B of that Act, or
(c) ”.
(4)Subsection (4) (tenders to be invited not later than 3 months after the scheme has been made) shall cease to have effect.
Commencement Information
I1S. 29 in force at 11.1.2010 for E. by S.I. 2009/3242, art. 2(1)(a)