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Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… on the licensee; “applicant” means a person who has made application to the Registrar for: a) a licence, a … direct communication is necessary. Rule 3: Sending of notices and responses The Board may send notices, … upon the evidence prior to its being considered. D. ICB applications to reduce a route or minimum route frequency …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… operators applying for a new licence must show the Board that they are: a fit and proper person to provide the … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … registration documents Public need indicators Sample ICB time schedule Final step Submit your completed …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:13
… Reduce or stop inter-city bus service Inter-city bus (ICB) operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to eliminate routes or route points set out in … The Board will publish the rationale document with the application summary posted on the Board’s website Meet Board …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:44
… PDF Share Copy Copied About the Passenger Transportation Board The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is an … authorization passenger transportation licences. If an application is approved, the Board is responsible for setting … Strategic plan 2023-2026 (4 MB) Strategic plan 2019-2022 (256 KB) Annual report 2022/2023 (6 MB) Annual report …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Application process Taxi Ride-hail … bus operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to: Get a licence (with special authorization) …
Support or object to an application
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:42
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Support or object to an application The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) publishes a summary of the applications it …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
… Forms Print PDF Share Copy Copied Passenger Transportation Board forms PT Board Form 1: Vehicle proposal (352 KB) PT … (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) PT Board Form 7-S (simplified): … overview (87 KB) PT Board Form 8: Inter-city bus route worksheet (659 KB) PT Board Form 8-S (simplified): …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 15:13
… Act (Act) authorizes the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to set rules, policies, and licence terms and … the authority of any licence issued in response to the application, and the inspection, testing, adjustments, … (a) discount fares; (b) round-trip fares; (c) point-to-point fares; (d) deadhead charges; (e) minimum …
Taxi rates
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:48
… taxis may charge non-metered rates such as hourly rates, point-to-point rates, zone rates or individual (per person) … rates that are approved by the Passenger Transportation Board (Board). Taxi operators may not charge variable rates … limousine cost indexing (TLCI) The Taxi & Limousine Cost Index (TLCI) is an objective tool that the Board uses to …
Urgent public need
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Last updated: Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:07
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Urgent public need Sometimes there is … services. In this situation, the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) will process applications based on "urgent … An applicant is responsible for a delay in submitting an application or meeting application requirements The service …
Hearings
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Hearings When deciding an application, the Board panel holds a hearing. There are two types of hearings: … (RPP) that participants must follow. The Board publishes notices of hearings on its website. Request an adjournment …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:17
… Transportation (Registrar). The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is responsible for deciding these appeals. The … normal business hours An address for delivery of any notices in respect of the appeal Signature by the appellant … will proceed with the appeal unless an appellant makes an application to a Court in the nature of a prohibition to …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… and submitters Introduction It is important to ensure an application for a new or amended licence has the information the Board needs for its decision. This page will help you create … An operator’s trip volume, month-to-month, rose to the point that all vehicles were utilized for long periods of the …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:47
… 6 of the Act establishes the Passenger Transportation Board (Board), and section 7 of the Act sets out the powers, … following: “(a) discount fares; (b) round-trip fares; (c) point-to-point fares; (d) deadhead charges; (e) minimum and … licensees are currently more likely to make a rate change application to the Board to build in the additional cost of …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… policies Open all I: Understanding legislation I.1 Board considerations (Rescinded October 18, 2023. Please see … the updated version in the Policy Manual.) Open all II: Application matters II.1 Written submissions (Rescinded on …
Resources
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:58
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Resources Legislation Passenger … Tribunals Act BC Laws (other acts and regulations) Board resources Board rules of practice and procedure Operational policies …
Preparing a business plan
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:02
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Preparing a business plan Applicants … to transfer a licence. The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) reviews business plans to understand how a … that is consistent with the other material in the application submission Includes information on the background …
Notice of hearings
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Last updated: Fri, 03/29/2024 - 00:16
Notice of hearings Hearings Search hearings Choose a date Apply Choose a date Apply There are no upcoming hearings to display … Notice of …
Fitness reviews
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 09:45
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Fitness reviews Taxi, ride-hail, … of providing the service The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) may review licensee fitness at any time to make sure …
Ride-hail (TNS) rates
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 18:17
… and to incentivize behaviour. The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) sets minimum rates to be charged for ride-hail … includes the following: discount fares; round-trip fares; point-to-point fares; deadhead charges; minimum and maximum … be set on a case by case basis after a review of the TNS application and taxi rates in an area. 3. TNS minimum …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 14:19
… to their rates must show the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) that the proposed rates are both just and … rules of taxis in the area? Make sure you understand the application process . It explains how the Board uses the … Hourly Rates (548 KB) alongside their application package. Point-to-point rates Point-to-point, also referred to at …
Notice of Terms and Conditions Update
Type: News and updates
Published: Thu, 01/04/2024 - 13:00
… Directed Vehicles The Passenger Transportation Board is providing notice to transportation network … are a specified class of licences: Inter-city bus (ICB); Transportation Network Services (TNS); Limousines; and … type Section 28(2) states that “ If the Board approves an application for a licence, the Board must specify the special …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2024-01/notice-terms-and-conditions-update
Other passenger directed vehicle licensee list
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Last updated: Wed, 07/19/2023 - 10:04
… Other passenger directed vehicle licensee list Print PDF Share Copy Copied Updated: July 2023 Legal name Trade … NORVIEW TRUCKING Specific named originating or destination point Thompson-Nicola 559025 BC Ltd. Alberni Island Shuttle … CLOUD 10 SHUTTLE Specific named originating or destination point Capital KRUGER, Nicholas FLOAT PENTICTON Seasonal …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… Taxi operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to amend or change their terms and conditions … “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … form 10) (475 KB) Hourly rates (PT Board form 11) (548 KB) Point-to-point rates (PT Board form 12) (456 KB) Individual …
Taxi cameras
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Last updated: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi cameras Cameras in taxis make … for operators and passengers. The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) sets the rules for taxi camera use. Taxi camera … within the company’s originating area. Newspaper notices must include the following information: Public Notice …