§ Lord Berkeleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What qualifications and track record are required by firms tendering for contracts to operate passenger bus services.
§ Baroness HaymanThe operator of a local authority tendered bus service must hold a Public Service Vehicle Operator's Licence or a Community Bus Permit issued by the Traffic Commissioner, who must be satisfied that the operator is professionally competent and of good repute and has adequate financial resources and facilities for maintaining vehicles.
The authority awarding the contract may, at their discretion, specify other requirements relating to service quality and performance and take into account the bidder's past performance.