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Inter-city bus
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/inter-city-bus
… Inter-city bus operators must have a passenger transportation licence … is a public need for that proposed service ; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … new inter-city bus application checklist. The Simplified ICB Application process, which was implemented in 2017 in …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Inter-city bus licensee list
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/inter-city-bus-licensee-list
… Inter-city bus licensee list Updated: July 2025 Legal Name Trade Name … Tillicum Stage Line Ltd. Engaged carrier only Year-round Tofino Bus Services Inc. Vancouver Island Connector; Tofino Bus Lines; All Island Express 1. Nanaimo to Tofino 2. …
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Last updated: Fri, 08/01/2025 - 13:12
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/reduce-icb
… Inter-city bus (ICB) operators must apply to the Passenger … out in their licence. To eliminate routes or route points, ICB operators must: Submit a public rationale document. The Board will publish the rationale document with the application summary posted on the Board’s website Meet Board …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Inter-city bus minimum route frequency
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/icb-minimum-route-frequency
… minimum route frequency (MRF) requirements for inter-city bus (ICB) services as part of the terms and conditions of … amend their licence to change any MRF requirements. This application process was guided by the following requirements …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/16/2025 - 02:01
Engaged carrier authorizations
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/engaged-carrier-authorizations
… carrier authorization term and condition for Inter-city Bus (ICB) or limousine licensees. This term and condition is … on their licence. Applicability This policy applies to: ICB licensees; or, PDVA, limousine licensees only. Policy The …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/16/2025 - 02:01
Submissions - Applications
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/submissions-applications
… Act sets out the criteria the Board must consider on an application. The Board must first consider whether the … there is a public need for the service and whether the application, if granted, would promote sound economic … need applications Temporary operating permit applications ICB streamlined application process Policy The Board …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/16/2025 - 02:01
Board rules of practice and procedure
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/board-rules-practice-procedure
… 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 …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:00
Application process
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/application-process
… Taxi Ride-hail (TNS) Inter-city bus Limo and shuttle Taxi, ride-hail, limousine, shuttle … Passenger Transportation Act. The Registrar accepts your application, makes sure it is complete and that you have met … operation, the Registrar will issue your licence. If your application is incomplete, the Registrar or Board will …
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Last updated: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 00:54
Notice of hearings
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/hearing-notices
Notice of hearings Hearings Search hearings Choose a date Apply Choose a date Apply There are no upcoming hearings to display … Notice of …
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Last updated: Fri, 03/29/2024 - 00:16
Hearings
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/application-hearings
… When deciding an application, the Board panel holds a hearing. There are two … or a combination of both based on the information in the application file. A written hearing means that all … (RPP) that participants must follow. The Board publishes notices of hearings on its website. Request an adjournment …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Perimeter seating bus safety monitors
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/psb-safety-monitors
… for unaccompanied minors to ride in a perimeter seating bus. Safety monitor training and background checks Safety … requirements are met before operating a perimeter seating bus for a group of passengers that includes one or more … monitor must not be the driver of the perimeter seating bus. Open all Safety monitor rule 1. General requirement …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Activation of licences
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/activation-licences
… considers public need for a service when it approves a new application, amendments to existing licenses, or applications … licence, transfers (ICBs) The Board typically requires an ICB applicant to activate at least 1 vehicle within 6 months … respecting any of the following… Related topics: Application process … Activation of licences …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/16/2025 - 02:01
Forms
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/forms
… of applications (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) PT Board Form 8: Inter-city bus … penalties (71 KB) Transportation Network Service application package: Board and Registrar forms (222 KB) …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:00
Resources
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/resources
… Accessible Transportation by Taxi and Inter-city Bus in British Columbia: update 2017, Passenger …
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Last updated: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 04:09
News and updates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news-and-updates
… Weekly bulletin Wednesday, September 17 News and updates Application summaries Decisions Hearings Read all news and … Policy updates Taxi Ride-hail (TNS) Inter-city bus Limo / shuttle Search Results 1 - 5 of 46 September 11, … decided on July 8, to... Keep reading June 25, 2025 Application processing delays Recently, concerns have been …
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Last updated: Fri, 03/29/2024 - 00:16
Support or object to an application
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/support-or-object-application
… can provide a submission supporting or objecting to an application within the submission deadline. Most submissions are from industry competitors who object to an application or prospective passengers supporting a new or … Board considers submissions received when deciding on an application. Making a submission The Board will read your …
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Last updated: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 02:03
Urgent public need
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/urgent-public-need
… An applicant is responsible for a delay in submitting an application or meeting application requirements The service requested is not … An applicant purchased a vehicle before submitting an application When the Board considers an urgent public need …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Data in communities under 10,000
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/data-communities-under-10000
… Forks 75106 Classic West Coast Limousine Alberni-Clayoquot Tofino 71263 Eagle Transit Ltd. North Coast Queen Charlotte …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
About the Passenger Transportation Board
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/about
… Board is responsible for two types of decision-making: Application decisions on special authorization licences … from the Board under the Passenger Transportation Act. Application decisions As part of its regulatory role, the … for the service that the applicant is proposing? Does the application promote sound economic conditions in the B.C. …
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Last updated: Wed, 08/27/2025 - 11:55
Systemic decision - TNS geo-fencing
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/systemic-decision-tns-geo-fencing
… stakeholder engagement was only with Uber, Lyft and bus operators and not with the taxis. Their passengers felt …
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Last updated: Thu, 07/10/2025 - 14:16
Dispatch systems and application software
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/dispatch-systems-and-application-software
… The Board does not regulate dispatch systems or application software under the Passenger Transportation Act. … rules manual Board policy manual … Dispatch systems and application software …
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Last updated: Thu, 01/30/2025 - 11:24
Urgent public need policy
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/urgent-public-need-policy
… "urgent public need" exists, it may choose to process the application without public notice. For most applications, the … in its weekly bulletin to bring the fact and nature of the application to the public’s attention. This notice provides … need process, the Board does not publish notice of the application or accept written submissions regarding the …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/16/2025 - 02:01
Systemic decision - Rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/systemic-decision-rates
… on the Board’s website. The Board may also send email notices to affected licensees. Legislation In Part 1 of the …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/16/2025 - 02:01
Appeal an administrative penalty
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/appeal-administrative-penalty
… 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 prevent the Board from considering the application. In such a case, the Board may adjourn the …
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Last updated: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 01:05
Limousine licensee list
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/limousine-licensee-list
… Service Inc. Capital HENRY, Thomas Surrey Charter Bus Grove Fraser Valley; Metro Vancouver Hollywood Limousines … Fraser Valley; Metro Vancouver; Squamish-Lillooet Tofino Taxi Ltd. Classic West Coast Limousine Service … Central Okanagan; North Okanagan; Thompson-Nicola Top Hat Bus Charter & Shuttle (Vancouver) Ltd.. Metro Vancouver …
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Last updated: Fri, 08/01/2025 - 13:13