Local Transport Act 2008
A number of changes to PTE/As were made under the Local Transport Act 2008. The main changes made were:
- Passenger transport authorities (PTAs) have been renamed as integrated transport authorities (ITAs) although PTEs have retained their current names.
- The bill allows for the possibility of new PTEs being created, and for the areas of existing ones to be altered.
- The bill has strengthened the powers of PTEs/ITAs to regulate bus services, and makes ITAs the sole transport planning authorities in their areas.
Read more about this topic: Passenger Transport Executive
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