Paragraph 12 ApplicationF1

A franchising authority or authorities must comply with the requirements of this Part of this Schedule before varying a franchising scheme where the variation—

(a)

does not include a variation of the area specified under section 123H(2)(a) in the scheme, but

(b)

does include one or more of the following—

(i)

a variation of additional facilities identified under section 123A(3)(d) in the scheme;

(ii)

a variation of the plans for consultation included in the scheme under section 123A(9);

(iii)

a variation of the local services specified under section 123H(2)(b) in the scheme;

(iv)

a variation of the scheme sub-areas specified under section 123H(3)(a) in the scheme;

(v)

a variation of the period specified under section 123H(2)(d) or (3)(c) in the scheme;

(vi)

a variation of the local services that are excepted under section 123H(5) from regulation arising because of the scheme.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 9A inserted (26.1.2026) by Bus Services Act 2025 (c. 24), s. 41(5), Sch. (with s. 3(4)); S.I. 2026/46, reg. 2(o) (with reg. 5)