8. The following functions are exercisable by the Combined Authority, instead of the upper-tier authorities, in relation to the Area—
(a)functions of the upper-tier authorities specified in Parts 4 (local passenger transport services) and 5 (financial provisions) of the Transport Act 1985(1); and
(b)the functions of the upper-tier authorities as local transport authorities specified in Part 2 (local transport) of the 2000 Act(2).
Section 108(4) of the 2000 Act provides that in Part 2 of that Act “local transport authority” means (a) a county council in England, (b) a council of a non-metropolitan district in England comprised in an area for which there is no county council, (c) an Integrated Transport Authority for an integrated transport area in England, (ca) a combined authority, or (d) a county council or county borough council in Wales.