Long-running London Transit Commission dissolved amid leadership concerns [Video]

London city councillors are saying goodbye to a longstanding commission that has overseen London’s public transit system for decades, citing leadership concerns. 

In a vote at city hall Tuesday, the Strategic Priorities and Policy committee (SPPC), which includes all members of council, voted 9-6 in favour of eliminating the London Transit Commission (LTC).

Instead, they agreed to temporarily put five of their own in charge of the board that oversees the city’s bus system until a long-term plan is finalized.

The decision comes after three board members suddenly quit yesterday, taking the chair of the board by surprise.

Some London Transit Commissioners resigned and called for new leadership this week. They say the service isn’t meeting the needs of Londoners. The chair of the commission disagrees. Stephanie Marentette points to the work being done with paratransit that she says shows service improvements.

Councillors Corrine Rahman, Shawn Lewis, David Ferreira and …