sec.55Entering into a service contract for a general route service—no existing operators

### sec.55 Entering into a service contract for a general route service—no existing operators If— an area or route is identified under section 42 for a general route service; and no-one has an entitlement under section 56 (1) for the area or route; the chief executive must, by public notice, invite offers from the public, whether by tender or in another way, for a service contract to provide the general route service for the area or route. s 55 amd 1997 No. 66 s 77 ; 2008 No. 32 s 79 ; 2010 No. 13 s 114 sch pt 1 - (a) an area or route is identified under section 42 for a general route service; and - (b) no-one has an entitlement under section 56 (1) for the area or route;