PART 3 E+WReview of Requirements as to Frequencies, Timings and Maximum Fares

Request for review of requirements as to maximum fares by operator E+W

20.—(1) At any time prior to the end of the maximum fares requirement period a review of any requirements as to maximum fares may be requested by—

(a) three or more relevant participating operators; or

(b) at least 50% of relevant participating operators,

whichever is the lesser.

(2) Where a review is requested in accordance with paragraph (1) the operator or operators making the request must—

(a) specify to which requirements as to maximum fares the request relates;

(b) submit representations and evidence in support of the request; and

(c) propose revised requirements as to the maximum fares that may be charged for particular journeys, or for journeys of particular descriptions.

(3) Except where the request for a review is an excepted request the lead authority must, within a period of 28 days beginning with the day on which a request submitted in accordance with paragraph (1) is received, issue a written review notice to relevant participating operators.