Commentary on Sections National concession: journeys beginning on London bus network Section 7: Requirements as to uniformity
25.This section amends section 243 of the 1999 Act to include permits issued by travel concession authorities under section 145A(4) of the 2000 Act (i.e. non-London permits) within the requirement in section 243 that enjoyment of the national concession on the London bus network is conditional on showing a permit. The section also confers a power for the Secretary of State to stipulate the form and period of validity of passes issued under section 240(1) arrangements.