Resources and links
VOSA
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) provides a range of licensing, testing and enforcement services with the aim of improving the roadworthiness standards of vehicles ensuring the compliance of operators and drivers, and supporting the independent Traffic Commissioners
TOCU
TOCU are dedicated to fighting crime on buses, bus routes including red-route enforcement, tackling illegal taxi-touts and assisting in the control of traffic congestion.
The Transport Operational Command Unit (TOCU) was established as the result of an agreement between the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) and Transport for London (TfL). This unique partnership sees the TOCU funded by TfL, but remain part of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)
http://www.met.police.uk/transport/
Public Carriage Office
Implementation of the Private hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 commenced in January 2001 with the introduction of operator licensing. There are approximately 2300 licensed private hire operators throughout the London area offering a variety of services including minicabs, limousines and chauffeur driver vehicles.
IAM
IAM Fleet is the professional training division of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and a pioneer in the field of occupational driver training and fleet risk management. The company was formed in 1985 to improve the driving standard of company vehicle drivers.
