What is the transport act 1980 and 1985?

The Transport Act 1980 was a UK law that aimed to deregulate the bus industry, allowing for increased competition among private operators and reducing the role of local authorities in bus services. It also facilitated the privatization of certain aspects of public transport. The Transport Act 1985 further expanded these changes by removing the requirement for bus companies to provide services on a "socially necessary" basis, leading to significant reductions in subsidized services and ultimately reshaping the public transport landscape in the UK. Together, these acts significantly altered the operation and management of public transport.