Operation of unprovided regular passenger services
46 Operation of unprovided regular passenger services
This section applies if the Secretary is satisfied that – there is a need for a regular passenger service; and the service is not being operated by any person; and there is no prospect of any person operating the service without a government subsidy; and there is no proper basis for intervention under section 44 in respect of the service.
The Secretary may enter into one or more passenger service contracts to ensure the operation of the service.
A passenger service contract under this section may confer on the service operator an exclusive right to operate the service during the term of the contract.
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