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( Transport for London)
Transport for London (TfL) is the local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system in Greater London in England. Its role is to implement the transport strategy and to manage transport services across London.[1] TfL is controlled by a board whose members are appointed by the Mayor of London,[1] a position currently held by Boris Johnson, who also chairs the Board. The Commissioner of Transport for London (Peter Hendy since 17 January 2006) reports to the Board and leads a management team with individual functional responsibilities. TfL was created in 2000 as part of the Greater London Authority by the Greater London Authority Act 1999.[2] It gained most of its functions from its predecessor London Regional Transport in 2000. It did not take over responsibility for the London Underground until 2003, after the controversial Public-private partnership (PPP) contract for maintenance had been agreed. Management of the Public Carriage Office had previously been a function of the Metropolitan Police. TfL is organised in three main directorates and corporate services, each with responsibility for different aspects and modes of transport. The three main directorates are
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