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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
… the service Operators must demonstrate that: there 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 …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Application process Taxi Ride-hail … service? Are you capable of providing that service? Public need and sound economic conditions If you meet the …
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 … An applicant is responsible for a delay in submitting an application or meeting application requirements The service …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions Guidance for … and submitters Introduction It is important to ensure an application for a new or amended licence has the information … economic conditions. However, the Board will give you notice if they are considering any other information. …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
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 … The Board will publish the rationale document with the application summary posted on the Board’s website Meet Board requirements to provide public notice to affected communities and people accessing the …
Public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:08
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Public need and sound economic … need and sound economic conditions when deciding your application. The Board may use records, information, or … economic conditions The Board must consider whether your application, if approved, would promote sound economic …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/public-need-sound-economic-conditions
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 … policy . Submitters may wish to review the Board’s public need and sound economic conditions policies , as well …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:44
… sectors of the passenger transportation industry in the public interest. The Board can make decisions that affect … 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 …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:17
… Confirm any or all of the penalties Timeline for filing a notice of appeal A notice of appeal must be filed no more … 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 …
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 … (RPP) that participants must follow. The Board publishes notices of hearings on its website. Request an adjournment … an applicant may withdraw an application by giving notice to the Board or the Registrar. Board RPP 19 sets …
Notice of hearings
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Last updated: Fri, 03/29/2024 - 00:16
… Notice of hearings Hearings Search hearings Choose a date … a date Apply There are no upcoming hearings to display … Notice of hearings …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… the updated version in the Policy Manual.) Open all II: Application matters II.1 Written submissions (Rescinded on … the updated version in the Policy Manual .) II.2 Urgent public need (UPN) (Rescinded, please see updated version in …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… the service Operators must demonstrate that: there is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … terms and conditions of licence (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
… shift paired vehicles (270 KB) PT Board Form 4: Municipal notice (taxi applications) (575 KB) PT Board Form 5: … unlawful activity & bankruptcy (655 KB) PT Board Form 6: Public explanation of applications (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) PT Board Form 7-S (simplified): …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … terms and conditions of licence (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) Disclosure of …
Taxi cameras
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Last updated: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:05
… to the Board) who is responsible for responding to public enquiries related to taxi cameras. “ Designated … to the Registrar upon request. Decals For public notice and deterrence purposes, four decals must be affixed … within the company’s originating area. Newspaper notices must include the following information: Public Notice …
Preparing a business plan
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:02
… that is consistent with the other material in the application submission Includes information on the background … all of a business plan. The Board is required to publish notice of “the fact and nature” of an application. The Board … services are available in the area? Is there public transportation? How similar or different is your …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 14:19
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Change rates or rules Taxi, limousine, … rules of taxis in the area? Make sure you understand the application process . It explains how the Board uses the … should support your objective and factual rational) Notice to governments (you must send a notice of your …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 15:13
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi meters The Passenger … the authority of any licence issued in response to the application, and the inspection, testing, adjustments, … discretion of a customer. Extra Charges Tolls and other Public Fees 11. In addition to approved metered or …
Notice of Terms and Conditions Update
Type: News and updates
Published: Thu, 01/04/2024 - 13:00
… Copy Copied Notice of Terms and Conditions Update January 4, 2024 The … 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
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:47
… allows licensees to charge customers for certain tolls, public fees, and other service charges if the licensee … licensees are currently more likely to make a rate change application to the Board to build in the additional cost of … the Board is currently considering [see March 29, 2023 Notice to licensees RE: potential changes to taxi and TNS …
Notice to licensees Re: potential changes to taxi rates regulation
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 08/16/2023 - 01:00
… Copy Copied Notice to licensees Re: potential changes to taxi rates … be regulating the passenger transportation industry in the public’s interest. Rates are an important policy tool for … any licensee within the CRR area to submit a rate change application. The Board is considering eliminating the eight …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-08/notice-licensees-re-potential-changes-taxi-rates-regulation
Fitness
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:29
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Fitness When taxi, ride-hail, limo and … Authorization passenger transportation licences Urgent Public Need applications Temporary Operating Permit … integrity of the passenger transportation industry Promote public confidence in the passenger transportation industry …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:34
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) Need … There are three types of TOP and each requires a different application: Regular TOP (taxis, limos, shuttles, and other … your application for additional vehicle(s) Establishing public need for additional vehicle(s) Bypassing the …