Paul Kelly
Verified Rep - BR Fares
This already is the case! The TOCs just prefer to ignore it.I'm of the view that changes to the routeing guide should only be done either at the timetable change, or at the fares round.
Ticketing and Settlement Agreement said:10-6 CHANGING THE PERMITTED ROUTES
(1) Agreement to make a change
The Routeing Guide may, with the consent of the Authority, be altered from time to time by a resolution of the Ticketing and Settlement Scheme Council, passed by a 75 per cent. majority. Before giving his consent, the Authority will consult with any relevant RPC(s).
(2) Requirement to notify the RSP
(a) If such a resolution is passed the Operators must ensure that its terms are notified to the RSP as soon as reasonably practicable after the consent of the Authority has been obtained, in the format and in accordance with the procedure specified by the RSP from time to time.
(b) The alteration will take effect immediately after the first Fares Setting Round to start after the RSP receives this notification has been completed.
(3) Publication by the RSP
Following the receipt of the notification referred to in sub-Clause (2) above, the RSP will amend the Routeing Guide accordingly (or the part of it which is subject to the amendment) and distribute it in accordance with Clause 4-59 above.