Section 16, The Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority Act, 2023

(1) The object for which the Authority is established isto plan, regulate and monitor public transportation operations and management . (2) Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (1) the Authority shall be responsible for performing the following functions- (a) regulate public transport excluding air and sea transportation; (b) enter into and manage third party service contracts including revenue collection and vehicle maintenance with the approval of the Minster and the Minister responsible for finance; (c) issue and renew licences for public transport operators; (d) develop and map public transport networks; (e) designate public transport routes; (f) carry out fare analysis for public transport and make recommendations on fare structure to the Minister; (g) plan, design and determine the type and level of investment on infrastructure required for the smooth operation of public transport; Functions of the authority (c) initiate and maintain high level contact with stakeholders, both local and international in relevant areas of the operations of the Authority; (d) set and monitor performance targets; (e) coordinate the preparation of the Authority's quarterly or annual performance report; (f) monitor and supervise the preparation of the annual budget and other financial reports; (g) initiate and maintain supervision and discipline of the staff of the Authority; (h) management of the funds , property and business of the Authority; and (i) carry out other functions as the Board may determine.