The objectives of these Regulations are to amend the Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) (Conduct on Public Transport) Regulations 2015—
(a) to prohibit the use of e-cigarettes on public transport vehicles and premises; and
(b) to extend the operation of Part 5 of those Regulations, which would otherwise expire on 30 June 2017, and prescribe new designated park and ride facilities; and
(c) to make consequential changes to those Regulations to reflect changes made to the Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) (Ticketing) Regulations 2017 ; and
(d) to make other minor amendments to improve the operation of the Regulations.