#2026/109First commencement order for the Bus Services (Wales) Act 2026
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This order brings key parts of the Bus Services (Wales) Act 2026 into effect on 30 June 2026. The main change is that work can begin on the Welsh Bus Network Plan, including rules for preparing, publishing, reviewing, and revising that plan. It also removes a restriction that stopped local authorities in Wales from directly providing local bus services. Local authorities, transport planners, bus operators, and public bodies involved in Welsh transport should prepare for a more active public-sector role in planning and potentially delivering bus services.
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Key Changes
- Starts key Welsh Bus Network Plan provisions on 30 June 2026
- Sets duties around preparing, publishing, reviewing, and revising the bus network plan
- Removes the restriction on Welsh local authorities directly providing local bus services
Obligations
What this law requires
From 30 June 2026, Welsh authorities responsible for the Welsh Bus Network Plan must comply with the commenced statutory duties on preparation and publication of that plan.
From 30 June 2026, responsible Welsh transport bodies must comply with the commenced statutory duties on review and revision of the Welsh Bus Network Plan.
From 30 June 2026, local authorities in Wales must comply with the commenced local authority duties relating to revisions of the Welsh Bus Network Plan.