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Support or object to an application
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:42
… Transportation Board (Board) publishes a summary of the applications it receives on its website . Anyone can provide … Social Media policy . General submission requirements on applications are stated in the Board’s RPP 13 and 46 …
Providing financial information
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Last updated: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 14:40
… net worth statements This is a description of a company’s assets, liabilities and equity (or net worth if you are a …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… are made by Board members. Staff do not make decisions on applications. When making a decision on your application, the … services. In this situation, the Board will process applications based on " urgent public need ." This is an …
Resources
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Last updated: Fri, 05/10/2024 - 15:56
… investigation was undertaken in the context of relevant applications of Uber Canada Inc. and Facedrive Inc. … in B.C. Modernizing Taxi Regulation, Hara Associates, June 2018 (2 MB) This report provides recommendations to modernize … Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations, February 2018 (807 KB) The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia …
Urgent public need
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Last updated: Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:07
… the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) will process applications based on "urgent public need." This is an exception to regular processing. Applications are not published and submissions are not solicited. Examples of applications processed under urgent public need include: A …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… is information or facts that are verifiable and accurate. Applications and submissions may contradict each other. In … kinds of information and evidence are commonly provided in applications to the Board. This list is not exhaustive, and … Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations, February 2018. Transportation Network Services: Boundaries, Supply, …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
… vehicles (270 KB) PT Board Form 4: Municipal notice (taxi applications) (575 KB) PT Board Form 5: Disclosure of … bankruptcy (655 KB) PT Board Form 6: Public explanation of applications (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus …
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, … of Board related matters, including, but not limited to, applications for special authorization that have been received by the Board, decisions on applications for special authorizations, hearing notices, …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:44
… is to make decisions on special authorization applications relating to: Passenger directed vehicle … for making objective, evidence-based decisions on applications for special authorization passenger … (1 MB) Annual report 2019/2020 (6 MB) Annual report 2018/2019 (915 KB) Annual report 2017/2018 (992 KB) Annual …
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:51
… mandate goes beyond licensing decisions on individual applications and encompasses the role of regulating certain …
Taxi rates
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:48
… may use the table as a guide when it considers new taxi applications or taxi rate change applications. Operating areas with common rates rules There … operators and the consumers they serve. In future years, a custom Taxi Cost Index (TCI) will be established. 2023 TLCI …
Vehicle booking apps
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Last updated: Tue, 05/30/2023 - 17:42
… vehicles using their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
Operating with a licence
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 08:46
… using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
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 … using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
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 vehicle rates Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle (PDV) operators must charge rates that are approved by the Passenger Transportation Board (Board). The Board's Rates Rules …
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 & … using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:19
… and Conditions of Licence (257 KB) Public Explanation of Applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & … using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 01:02
… 17. For the purposes of this rule, apps are software applications that are used by passengers to book or hail a …
Preparing an accessible service plan
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:12
Print PDF Share Copy Copied Preparing an accessible service plan Taxi operators must submit an accessible service plan when: Starting a new taxi service and wanting to use wheelchair accessible taxis Adding taxis to a fleet, whether the fleet has …
Taxi Rates - Cost of Living Adjustment 2023
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 08/02/2023 - 01:00
… sector and decided to initiate the construction of a new custom TCI. For the future, a custom Taxi Cost Index Enacting a rule under section 7(1)(g) … Act will create a new Taxi Cost Index that calculates custom inflationary and cost-of-living increases more …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-08/taxi-rates-cost-living-adjustment-2023
Leadership Transition at the Passenger Transportation Board
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 10/04/2023 - 01:00
… 1, 2023. Carmela joined the Board as a member in November 2018 and will continue to serve as a member for a one-year … changes that came about from the legislative amendments of 2018 and 2022.” Baljinder said. “Through her creativity, …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-10/leadership-transition-passenger-transportation-board
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: written and oral. The Board panel will decide whether to hold a written hearing, oral hearing, or a combination of both …
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 must have a passenger transportation licence with special authorization. Inter-city bus services operate between cities on a schedule, over regular routes and charge per person fares. …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you … (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 14:19
… the Board requires 51% of licensees to submit rate change applications before it will consider changes to a common … the taxis in the common rate area, must submit rate change applications before the Board will consider changes to the …