Could you be the voice of London’s transport users?

Fed up with congestion on the roads or overcrowding and cancelled services on the Underground? Feel like you’re forever waiting for a bus or a train? Are fares fair?

If you are a regular user of public or private transport in and around London, this is your opportunity to represent the views of your fellow travellers, improve the service they receive - and get paid for it.

The London Assembly is currently recruiting the Chair and seven new board members for London TravelWatch. Being a member of London TravelWatch means representing your fellow travellers to secure improved services and influence the transport policies of central government, the Mayor of London, Transport for London and transport operators. London TravelWatch represents all transport users in and around Greater London – whether they are travelling by car, taxi, train, tube, boat, bike, motorcycle, bus, tram or on foot.

People from all walks of life who are frequent users of transport (both public and private) are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates would work between 2 and 5 days per month, depending on how much time they can dedicate to the job, earning from £2,865 to £7,163 per year plus expenses (Members).

Valerie Shawcross, Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee, said: “London TravelWatch is committed to improving conditions for people travelling in and around London and making sure they get a fair deal. I encourage anyone who wants to be part of that to apply.”

For more information visit: http://www.london.gov.uk/jobs.jsp or phone 020 7983 4143 (minicom 020 7983 4157). The deadline for applications is the 23 June (Board member) 2008.