# The Bus Services Act 2025 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026, Regulation 3: Provisions coming into force on 1st April 2026

Extent: E+W+S

The following provisions of the 2025 Act come into force on 1st April 2026—
(a) section 14 (socially necessary local services);
(b) section 15 (measures specified in schemes);
(c) section 16 (passenger benefit requirement);
(d) section 17 (variation of schemes);
(e) in section 18 (requirements enabling travel by persons with disabilities)—
(i) subsections (1) to (3);
(ii) subsection (5);
(f) section 19 (objections by operators);
(g) section 20 (advance notice of requirement to provide information);
(h) section 21 (bus network accessibility plans).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/46/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bus-services-act-2025-commencement-no-1-and-transitional-provision-regulations-2026/regulation-3
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