PART 3 Review of Requirements as to Frequencies, Timings and Maximum Fares

Request for review of requirements as to maximum fares by operator

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.