Part 4General provisions relating to passenger transport

Vehicles used under permits

I159Relaxation of rules relating to community bus services

1

Section 22 of the TA 1985 (community bus permits) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1), in paragraph (c) of the definition of “community bus service” (service must be provided by means of vehicle adapted to carry more than 8 but not more than 16 passengers) omit the words “but not more than sixteen”.

3

Section 23 of the TA 1985 (further provisions with respect to community bus permits) is amended as follows.

4

In subsection (2) (requirements) omit paragraph (a) (no payment for driver except expenses and loss of earnings).

5

At the end of the section insert—

9

See also section 23A of this Act (power to limit permits under section 19 or 22 to 5 years).