I really can't see what the advantage of 'devolved' registrations are? A registration can't be refused (unless it is inaccurate or doesn't comply with the rules) - the Traffic Commissioners are as capable of applying the rules as a local authority. The main danger of devolving registrations is that this function will move onto the Local Authority transport section without any additional resource funding (Central Government making the saving) and staff will be reallocated from other functions (most likely publicity/marketing etc) to perform it. Roadside and website info is already far behind in my Local Authority already and this move would just make that position worse, unless somebody thinks that public transport is going to get additional funding priority over the statutory responsibilities of Education and Social care etc .