Transport for London Act 2008

Long title

To confer further powers upon Transport for London; and for related purposes.

Summary

<p>Transport matters in London are devolved to Transport for London (TfL) under the Greater London Authority Act 1999. The Bill provides TfL with further powers related to its responsibilities for road user charging, London cabs and private hire vehicles, fare enforcement, street management and other miscellaneous matters. In particular, it: </p><ul><li>increases TfL's powers to fine and remove vehicles that fail to pay any road charges within London </li><li>implements a 'default' fare system for black cab journeys from London to a destination outside the boundary </li><li>permits fixed penalty notices to be issued for specified black cab and minicab offences.</li></ul><p>Further information can be found in the Explanatory Memorandum that accompanies the Bill.</p><p><a>Read the Explanatory Memorandum</a></p>

Progress through Parliament

1. Petition to introduce a Private Bill presented to Parliament· Unassigned

   28 November 2005 – 28 November 2005

2. 1st reading· Lords

   23 January 2006 – 23 January 2006

3. 2nd reading· Lords

   8 February 2006 – 8 February 2006

4. Committee stage· Lords

   23 October 2006 – 23 October 2006

5. Carry-over motion· Lords

   31 October 2006 – 31 October 2006

6. Carry-over motion· Commons

   6 November 2006 – 6 November 2006

7. Bill reintroduced· Lords

   16 November 2006 – 16 November 2006

8. Committee stage· Lords

   13 March 2007 – 13 March 2007

9. 3rd reading· Lords

   2 May 2007 – 2 May 2007

10. 1st reading· Commons

    2 May 2007 – 2 May 2007

11. 2nd reading· Commons

    21 May 2007 – 21 May 2007

12. Carry-over motion· Commons

    17 October 2007 – 17 October 2007

13. Carry-over motion· Lords

    22 October 2007 – 22 October 2007

14. Bill reintroduced· Commons

    8 November 2007 – 8 November 2007

15. Committee stage· Commons

    2 April 2008 – 2 April 2008

16. Report stage· Commons

    29 April 2008 – 29 April 2008

17. 3rd reading· Commons

    6 May 2008 – 6 May 2008

18. Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons· Lords

    12 May 2008 – 12 May 2008

19. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    22 May 2008 – 22 May 2008