Transport for London Act 2008

2008 CHAPTER i

An Act to confer further powers upon Transport for London; and for related purposes.

[22nd May 2008]

Whereas—

(1)

It is expedient that the powers of Transport for London should be extended and amended as provided in this Act:

(2)

It is expedient that further provision be made in relation to schemes for road user charging made by Transport for London:

(3)

It is expedient that further provision be made about London cabs and private hire vehicles:

(4)

It is expedient that provision be made enabling fixed penalty notices to be served in respect of certain offences relating to London cabs:

(5)

It is expedient that further provision be made about penalty fares in London:

(6)

It is expedient that Transport for London should have further powers in respect of anti-social behaviour orders for the protection of persons on or near premises or vehicles used for transport services provided by, or under arrangement with, Transport for London:

(7)

It is expedient that further provision should be made in relation to GLA roads and street management:

(8)

It is expedient that Transport for London should have power to make arrangements for risk mitigation:

(9)

It is expedient that Transport for London should have further powers to acquire land:

(10)

It is expedient that the other provisions contained in this Act should be enacted:

(11)

The purposes of this Act cannot be effected without the authority of Parliament:

(12)

In relation to the promotion of the Bill for this Act Transport for London has complied with the requirements of section 167 of, and Schedule 13 to, the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29):

May it therefore please your Majesty that it may be enacted, and be it enacted, by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—