Transport Act 1985

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(1)This section applies in relation to a matter which is the subject of a representation made to the Passengers’ Council under section 112C(1)(a) or (b).

(2)If the Council thinks that it would be more appropriate for the matter to be considered—

(a)by an operator of road passenger transport services;

(b)by a provider of road passenger transport facilities; or

(c)by any body which does not fall within paragraph (a) or (b);

the Council may refer the matter to that person or body.

(3)The Council must refer the matter to the London Transport Users’ Committee if, or in so far as, it appears to the Council to relate to the provision of London road passenger transport services or facilities.

(4)Subsection (3) does not require the Council to refer a matter to the Committee if, or in so far as, it appears to the Council to relate to the provision of a long distance coach service.

(5)Subsection (4) does not apply in the case of a matter if, or in so far as, it appears to the Council to relate to a London local passenger.

(6)Subsection (4) does not prevent the Council referring a matter under subsection (3) if, or in so far as, it considers it appropriate to do so.

(7)In this section—

  • “London local passenger” means a passenger making a journey which begins and ends at stopping places in London;

  • “long distance coach service” means a bus service—

    (a)

    which has one or more stopping places outside London; and

    (b)

    which would be a domestic coach service, if no account were taken of any London local passengers.]

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