The Act Consultation on proposed framework and any modifications – inserted sections 13G and 13H
201.Section 13G sets out the process for consultation in relation to the proposed franchising framework. This involves giving notice of the intention to make a franchising framework and then conducting a consultation with the persons listed in subsection (4).
202.Section 13H anticipates that the consultation may lead to the local transport authority making adjustments to the proposed framework. Subsections (3) and (4) provide that, where necessary, the local transport authority should repeat the assessment, audit and consultation steps of the process in respect of the framework.