(1)The Mayor may issue to Transport for London—
(a)guidance as to the manner in which it is to exercise its functions,
(b)general directions as to the manner in which it is to exercise its functions, or
(c)specific directions as to the exercise of its functions.
(2)Directions issued by the Mayor under subsection (1)(c) above may include a direction not to exercise a power specified in the direction.
(3)The guidance or directions which may be issued by the Mayor under subsection (1) above may include in particular guidance or directions as to the manner in which Transport for London—
(a)is to perform any of its duties, or
(b)is to conduct any legal proceedings.
(4)Any guidance or directions issued under subsection (1) must be issued in writing and notified to such officer of Transport for London as it may from time to time nominate to the Mayor for the purpose.
Cases considering section 155 5
[2014] EWHC 2628 (Admin) · 30 July 2014Limits
Section 155 gives the Mayor power to issue guidance and general or specific directions to TfL. The judgment confirms that such guidance or directions must be in writing and notified to TfL’s nominated officer; no such direction was given here (see paras [17], [111], [143]).
[2014] EWCA Civ 34 · 27 January 2014
The court noted that the Mayor could issue guidance or general or specific directions to TfL under section 155(1). (see paras [13], [40])
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The court relied on the requirement that Mayoral guidance or directions under section 155(1) be issued in writing when considering whether the Mayor had formally directed TfL. (see para [40])
[2021] EWHC 72 (Admin) · 20 January 2021
The provision was applied to identify the Mayor’s power to issue written guidance or directions to TfL. The Guidance nevertheless remained subject to public-law duties concerning relevant considerations and equality. (see paras [92], [138])
What each judgment says about section 155 is in the case-law panel in the full Act.