Circumstances of Protection

The Company shall be entitled to financial compensation from the Agency in the following circumstances:

(a)  the establishment by the Agency of concessionary Fares or entitlements to free travel;

(b)  a decrease in Fares imposed by the Agency;

(c)  a failure by the Agency to comply with its obligations under this Schedule 17 in relation to the structure or level of Fares; and

(d)  a new requirement to charge value added tax, sales or any other tax on Fares.