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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, … is proposing to submit in confidence; and b) a rationale as to why the proper administration of justice … upon the evidence prior to its being considered. D. ICB applications to reduce a route or minimum route frequency …
Application process
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:35
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Application process Taxi Ride-hail … are made by Board members. Staff do not make decisions on applications. When making a decision on your application, the …
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 …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:38
… of passenger directed vehicle (PDV) or inter-city bus (ICB). Legislation The Passenger Transportation Act defines … (UPN) Purpose To clarify the Board’s policy for handling applications where applicants claim “urgent public need.” … of Rates application that includes a “rates equalization” rationale. Rates harmonization Rates harmonization is a …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Inter-city bus Inter-city bus operators … 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: Thu, 01/04/2024 - 15:40
… Reduce or stop inter-city bus service Inter-city bus (ICB) operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation … 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 …
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 … An applicant is responsible for a delay in submitting an application or meeting application requirements The service …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 14:19
… rules of taxis in the area? Make sure you understand the application process . It explains how the Board uses the … the Board requires 51% of licensees to submit rate change applications before it will consider changes to a common … Partnerships: Personal net worth statements Proposed rates Rationale for proposed changes (explain the rationale for …
Hearings
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Hearings When deciding an application, … or a combination of both based on the information in the application file. A written hearing means that all …
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 … . Find out what’s happening with someone else’s application. We do not disclose the status of other applications until the final decision has been published on …
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 … Weekly bulletin Wednesday, March 27 News and updates Application summaries Decisions Hearings March 27, 2024 2024 …
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 … be set on a case by case basis after a review of the TNS application and taxi rates in an area. 3. TNS minimum …
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 … that is consistent with the other material in the application submission Includes information on the background … preparing your updated business plan: Proposed changes and rationale What changes are you proposing? Why do you want 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 … is information or facts that are verifiable and accurate. Applications and submissions may contradict each other. In … “argument”, and it is important for you to provide your rationale. Without argument, the Board may not understand why …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
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, … 17. For the purposes of this rule, apps are software applications that are used by passengers to book or hail a …
Uber transfer application Q&As
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Published: Wed, 05/10/2023 - 13:00
… Copy Copied Uber transfer application Q&As May 10, 2023 Who is the Passenger … Board for a decision. The public is made aware of pending applications through a summary published in the Board’s … TNS operators, click here . Will the Board accept more TNS applications in the future? Yes, the Board continues to …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-05/uber-transfer-application-qas
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:25
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Amend or change a limousine or shuttle … “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you …
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Ride-hail (TNS) Ride-hail or … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … the Supplementary Terms & Conditions respecting TNSA applications and Data Requirements (495 KB) imposed by the …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi Taxi operators must have a … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Amend or change a taxi licence Taxi … “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you …
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 … a decision on a licence: New, amendment and transfer applications for Special Authorization passenger transportation licences Urgent Public Need applications Temporary Operating Permit applications The …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:49
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Limousine and shuttle Limousine, … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … and Conditions of Licence (257 KB) Public Explanation of Applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Thu, 11/30/2023 - 11:50
… 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 … of temporary and urgent need. Fees for Festive Season TOP applications are the same as regular TOP applications. Read …
Amend or change a ride-hailing (TNS) licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:12
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Amend or change a ride-hailing (TNS) … “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … using the information and evidence you submit in your application package. Changing regions To operate in other …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/amend-or-change-ride-hailing-tns-licence
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:08
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied About the Passenger Transportation … is to make decisions on special authorization applications relating to: Passenger directed vehicle … authorization passenger transportation licences. If an application is approved, the Board is responsible for setting …