# The Bus Franchising Assessment (Approved Persons) (England) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


PUBLIC PASSENGER TRANSPORT, ENGLAND
Made 29th October 2026
Laid before Parliament 3rd November 2026
Coming into force 24th November 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 123D (8) of and paragraph 4 (7) of Schedule 9A to the Transport Act 2000.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1145/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bus-franchising-assessment-approved-persons-england-regulations-2026/introduction
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