The London Regional Transport (Transitional Modifications) Order 2000

Directions for the purposes of travel concessions

9.—(1) During the transitional period, any power of the Mayor to give directions under section 155(1)(b) or (c) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 to Transport for London shall also be exercisable as a power to give directions falling within paragraph (2) to London Regional Transport, but with the substitution for each reference in section 155 of that Act to Transport for London of a reference to London Regional Transport.

(2) The directions that fall within this paragraph are—

(a) directions for the purpose of facilitating the making of arrangements under section 240(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999, as it applies by virtue of article 5, by Transport for London acting on behalf of London Regional Transport; and

(b) directions requiring London Regional Transport to enter into agreements or other arrangements with Transport for London for the purpose of enabling Transport for London to discharge its duty under section 241(3) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 in relation to any financial year during which the free travel scheme there mentioned has effect.

(3) The directions that may be given by virtue of paragraph (2)(b) include directions specifying the terms of the agreements or arrangements concerned.

(4) In exercising any power conferred by virtue of paragraph (1), the Mayor shall act in a way which he considers will not prejudice the financial or other interests of London Regional Transport, having regard to the financial and other interests of Transport for London.

(5) The Mayor must consult London Regional Transport before giving a direction by virtue of this article.