Among Boris Johnston’s new appointments to the Transport for London board is the Licensed Taxi Driver’s Association General Secretary, Bob Oddy. Bob has been in the trade since 1966 and has held the LTDA position for many years. Most would agree that he is an excellent

BOB ODDY APPOINTED TO TFL BOARD

CONGRATULATIONS JON AND RACHEL …

But West Ham v Celtic!!!

While others are happy to take in a round of golf or a gentle jog, Dial-a-Cab driver Jon Trevor (W94) is usually competing in the most gruelling races imaginable. Known by the rather innocuous title of Triathlons, they involve swimming, cycling and running various distances with no break in between. And when not doing the event for charity, he does it for fun!
   But long-time West Ham supporter Jon has now gone one step beyond a Triathlon – he has not just got married, but has married a beautiful lady who is as passionate about Celtic as he is about the Hammers!
   With the couple looking like prince and princess, the ceremony took place at Marylebone Town Hall on August 1st when Jon nervously said I do in response to the Registrar asking if he would take Rachel McLallie to be his wife? Two guests were heard to mumble that Rachel deserved a penalty, while a third guest said it was offside and began singing I’m forever blowing bubbles! Once the jokes were out of the way, the very happy couple were joined by relatives and close friends who celebrated long into the night. 
   Call Sign wishes them both a long and happy marriage, but hope that West Ham and Celtic are never drawn against each other in a European cup-tie!

 

choice to represent this trade. Bob told Call Sign:
   "The appointment of a taxi trade representative to the Board of TfL is a tribute to the important role that London’s 25,000 licensed taxi drivers play in the provision of our capital city’s public transport. London’s status as a world city faces increasing competition, and continued investment in an affordable, integrated public transport is crucial if our capital is to successfully withstand the challenges posed by our European neighbours and the developing nations. I will work to build and improve on our city’s existing transport infrastructure in an effort to provide Londoners and visitors with a system which is second to none."
   Other new members on the TfL board include the Paralympic gold medal winner Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, who brings experience on the use of transport by those with mobility problems and Steve Wright, Chairman of the Licensed Private Hire Car Association.
   The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: "I am thrilled that we have been able to assemble a board of quite staggering expertise. Each and every member of the board is chock full of the ideas, enthusiasm and energy that will propel the improvements we intend to make to the capital’s public transport system; especially to make it easier and safer to walk and cycle.
   Every member of the board knows that the decisions they take will potentially impact on millions of lives. And they know that I am determined to ensure the new Mayoralty differs from the last by listening to Londoners and then acting on what they say. There are eight million experts on getting round London who live in our city and their opinions will be crucial in helping us provide the capital with a transport system that is safe, pleasant and easy to use."
   The Mayor had previously appointed three members of the board, Tim Parker (Chairman), Kulveer Ranger and Steve Norris, while seven previous board members have been reappointed. They are Christopher Garnett (Deputy Chairman), Tony West, Eva Lindholm, Mike Hodgkinson, Patrick O’Keeffe, Judith Hunt and Peter Anderson.
   There were 165 applications to join the board. The Mayor was required to ensure that together the members of the Board have experience in the impact of transport on business and the environment, finance, local government, management of organisations and the organisation of trade unions. He was also required to consider that the membership of the board represents the interests of women and people with mobility problems.
   The term of appointment for board members extends to 45 days after the Mayoral election in 2012, although the Mayor can terminate these appointments at any time.


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