New Clause 3
Concessionary Bus Travel Bill
4:45 pm
Concessionary Bus Fares Council
‘(1) There shall be a Concessionary Bus Fares Council.
(2) The Concessionary Bus Fares Council shall comprise—
(a) representatives from passenger user groups,
(b) representatives from local authorities,
(c) representatives from the Department for Transport, and
(d) such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks fit.
(3) The Concessionary Bus Fares Council shall undertake the following functions—
(a) determining a framework for eligible services,
(b) determining a pricing framework for the reimbursement of operators,
(c) overseeing the introduction of any national smart card scheme,
(d) undertaking other roles as determined by the Secretary of State.
(4) Before performing the functions set out in subsection (3) the Concessionary Bus Fares Council shall consult—
(a) the Secretary of State,
(b) local authorities,
(c) operators,
(d) passenger groups, and
(e) such other persons as the council sees fit.’.—[Paul Rowen.]