Regulation 19 Request for review of requirements as to maximum fares by operator

(1)

At any time prior to the end of the maximum fares requirement period a review of any requirement or requirements as to maximum fares may be requested by—

(a)

three or more relevant participating operators; or

(b)

at least 50% of relevant participating operators;

(whichever is the lesser).

(2)

Where a review is requested in accordance with paragraph (1) the operator or operators making the request must—

(a)

specify to which requirement or requirements as to maximum fares the request relates;

(b)

submit representations and evidence in support of the request; and

(c)

propose revised requirements as to the maximum fares that may be charged for particular journeys, or for journeys of particular descriptions.

(3)

Except where the request for a review is an excepted request the lead authority must, within a period of 28 days beginning with the day on which a request submitted in accordance with paragraph (1) is received, issue a written review notice to relevant participating operators.