# The Bus Franchising Assessment (Approved Persons) (England) Regulations 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations specify types of persons as an approved person for the purposes of section 123D of and paragraph 4(7) of Schedule 9A to the Transport Act 2000 (c. 38). Section 123D of that Act provides that an independent approved person must prepare a report on the assessment of a proposed franchising scheme before a franchising authority or authorities can proceed with the scheme. Paragraph 4 of Schedule 9A provides that an independent approved person must prepare a report on the assessment of a proposed variation of a franchising scheme before a franchising authority or authorities can proceed with the variation.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.

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