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Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002
278Passengers not to be carried on certain parts of a
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278 Passengers not to be carried on certain parts of a
demand responsive service vehicle
(2) A DRS vehicle driver must not allow a passenger—
(a) to enter the driver’s compartment (if any) of the bus; or
(b) to occupy the driver’s seat or a part of the driver’s seat.
(3) A DRS vehicle driver must not, while the bus is moving, allow a
passenger—
(a) on a part of the bus not designed to carry passengers; or
(b) on a part of the bus beside or in front of the driver’s seat.
(5) Subsection (3) (b) does not apply in relation to a passenger occupying
a seat beside the driver that is designed for a passenger.
(6) Without limiting subsection (2), the parts of a bus not designed to
carry passengers include the roof, steps and footboard.