The Act Financial and competition provisions Section 37 Competition test for exercise of bus functions
62.This section introduces a new competition test that will apply to the functions of making and varying of QP and ticketing schemes, and inviting and accepting tenders under section 89 or 91 of the Transport Act 1985. The competition test is met unless the measure has or is likely to have a significantly adverse effect on competition and is not justified by reference to the following criteria: that its effect on competition is proportionate and that it either secures improvements in the quality of vehicles or facilities used, secures other improvements in local services or reduces or limits traffic congestion, noise or air pollution.