Since the creation of the London Passenger Transport Board in 1933, non-mainline railway and road passenger transport in London and the surrounding area has been under central or local government control in a variety of forms.
The following persons headed the public transport authorities responsible for managing these services.
Chairmen of London Passenger Transport Board: Chairmen of London Transport Executive: Chairmen of London Transport Board: Chairmen of London Transport Executive: Chairmen of London Regional Transport: Commissioners of Transport for London: