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Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… Board staff except in the following circumstances: a) applications made to the Registrar pursuant to sections 24, … to the Minister of Finance; or c) credit card. J. PDV fleet size reviews Open all Rule 61: Reviews for passenger …
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:25
… you submit in your application package. Increasing fleet size To increase your maximum fleet size, you must … Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you … is obtained Checklist Amend a limousine, shuttle or other PDV licence Forms Special Authorization licence application …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:49
… Limousine, shuttle, and other Passenger Directed Vehicles (PDV) operators must have a passenger transportation licence, … and Conditions of Licence (257 KB) Public Explanation of Applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & … TOP allows you to increase the number of vehicles in your fleet for up to 92 days. You have four options when you …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… you submit in your application package. Increasing fleet size To increase your maximum fleet size, you must apply to … Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you …
Home
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Last updated: Thu, 11/02/2023 - 13:43
… the public. Learn more about the Board News, updates and applications 2024 Vancouver Cruise Ship Schedule for … matters that the Board may determine, including fleet sizes, operating areas, and rates. Learn more … Network Service (TNS) operators are reminded to review the terms and conditions (T&C) of their licence as the …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:38
… apply to the definitions of passenger directed vehicle (PDV) or inter-city bus (ICB). Legislation The Passenger … (UPN) Purpose To clarify the Board’s policy for handling applications where applicants claim “urgent public need.” … own initiative, operate any number of the taxis in their fleet as wheelchair accessible vehicles. Any wheelchair …
Fitness reviews
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 09:45
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Fitness reviews Taxi, ride-hail, … the service The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) may review licensee fitness at any time to make sure they meet these standards. When does the Board review fitness? The Board may review operator fitness if it …
Support or object to an application
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Last updated: Fri, 01/05/2024 - 15:57
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Support or object to an application The … Transportation Board (Board) publishes a summary of the applications it receives on its website. Anyone can provide … in its submissions policy . Submitters may wish to review the Board’s public need and sound economic conditions …
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, shuttle, and other passenger directed vehicle (PDV) operators applying to make changes to their rates must … the Board requires 51% of licensees to submit rate change applications before it will consider changes to a common …
Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle rates
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Last updated: Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:27
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Limousine and other passenger directed … rates Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle (PDV) operators must charge rates that are approved by the … For example, minimum hourly rates and vehicle size requirements for sedan limousines reflect luxury …
Application process
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:35
… are made by Board members. Staff do not make decisions on applications. When making a decision on your application, the … the Board appoints a panel of one or more Board members to review and decide on your application. Urgent public need … is approved you must licence the vehicles in your fleet. The Registrar will advise you of the payment process. …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & … Permit ( TOP ) to increase the number of vehicles in their fleet for a period of up to 92 days anytime in the year. An … conditions for taxi operators include things like fleet size, operating areas, rates, and other requirements that …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Thu, 11/30/2023 - 11:50
… that allows you to increase the number of vehicles in your fleet for up to 92 days, depending on the type of TOP. There … of temporary and urgent need. Fees for Festive Season TOP applications are the same as regular TOP applications. Read … Season TOP (limousines and other PDVs) Limousine and other PDV operators often experience spikes in demand during the …
Request a decision reconsideration
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:27
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Request a decision reconsideration … a rule, it may be an error of procedure. The Board will review the context of the decision-making and the impact of … occurs, the Board will issue an amended decision. Judicial Review A judicial review is an application that a person …
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… the Supplementary Terms & Conditions respecting TNSA applications and Data Requirements (495 KB) imposed by the … include things like data requirements, operating areas, fleet size, driver earnings, and other requirements that must be …
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 … the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) will process applications based on "urgent public need." This is an … should be processed based on urgent public need it will review the application and issue a final decision in writing, …
Preparing a business plan
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:02
… amount of detail in your business plan will depend on the size and location of your business. If you use a business … and Protection of Privacy Act. The Board would then review the information in the plan to determine what must be … applying to change your licence or add vehicles to your fleet, you must submit an updated business plan with your …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:33
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Appeal an administrative penalty … If the oral hearing is called after a written file review, the information accumulated as part of the file review, will form part of the hearing material. Additionally, …
Operating with a licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 14:57
… using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation … Passenger Transportation . Fitness reviews The Board may review licensee fitness at any time to make sure they are … permit to increase the number of vehicles in their fleet for a period of time, up to 92 days. The 92 days do not …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:08
… is to make decisions on special authorization applications relating to: Passenger directed vehicle … and the terms and conditions of licence which can include: Fleet sizes (how many passenger directed vehicles can be on … (801 KB) Annual report 2015/2016 (2 MB) Annual report 2014/2015 (3 MB) Annual report 2013/2014 (1002 KB) Annual …
News and updates
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Last updated: Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:37
… News and updates Get decisions, applications, policy changes and news as they are published … Network Service (TNS) operators are reminded to review the terms and conditions (T&C) of their licence as the … network services, inter city bus, limousine, and other PDV licensees of changes the Board intends to make to Terms …
Responding to climate change
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Last updated: Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:33
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Responding to climate change The scale … of the passenger transportation industry. It continues to review its policies and procedures to ensure they support the … vehicle (ZEV). Plug In BC’s CleanBC Go Electric Fleet Charging Program , which provides Training resources, …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 15:13
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi meters The Passenger … access to program rates for all taxi soft meters in the fleet; and, (b) After the Board has approved a rate change … 17. For the purposes of this rule, apps are software applications that are used by passengers to book or hail a …
Ride-hail (TNS) rates
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 18:17
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Ride-hail (TNS) rates Ride-hail … rate. Open all Rates rule - TNS rates rule Disclaimer (PDF copy) The HTML version of the document displayed below … minimum rate will be set on a case by case basis after a review of the TNS application and taxi rates in an area. …
Taxi cameras
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Last updated: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:05
… temporary deferral. Removal of Cameras from Vehicles in a Fleet - Requirements to use taxi cameras continue for a … Board's website. b. A copy of a newspaper notice (minimum size: 4” wide by 2” high) that was published in the local … more information on starting a local taxi camera program review: Starting a Local Taxi Camera Program (68 KB) Taxi …