Transport for LondonAppendix 1 - Transport for London
Skip to navigationTransport for London (TfL) is a statutory corporation established by section 154 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (GLA Act 1999). It is a functional body of the Greater London Authority (GLA) which reports to the Mayor of London.
TfL has the following operating subsidiaries: London Underground Limited, London Bus Services Limited, London Buses Limited (trading as East Thames Buses and Dial-a-Ride), Victoria Coach Station Limited, Docklands Light Railway Limited and London River Services Limited.
The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, chairs TfL and has appointed 13 Board members and two special advisors to advise the TfL Board. The Board's role is to set policy, define and agree the strategic direction of TfL and oversee performance of the executive team who carry out the policies agreed by the Board.
Day-to-day operational responsibility and accountability is delegated to the Commissioner, Bob Kiley, who in turn is advised by Chief Officers reporting directly to him.
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