Policy development Part 5 and Schedule 6: Permits for automated passenger services
Part 5 and Schedule 6 of the Act make provision in respect of the licensing of automated passenger services, the disapplication of taxi, private hire and bus legislation to licensed automated passenger service providers as long as they remain in the area in which, and in a vehicle in which, services can be provided under the permit. Permits may be granted subject to conditions. It also sets out the requirements that must be satisfied before a permit is granted.
	Schedule 6 provides that infringement of obligations the permit holder must fulfil as a condition of holding the permit can be enforced by compliance notices, monetary penalties and costs notices and provides for rights of appeal.