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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 …
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 …
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, …
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 … the topic of credit card surcharges in its December 2022 and January 2023 Board meetings. Following a motion …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… in the Policy Manual .) II.3 Administrative transfer applications (Rescinded on February 8, 2024. Please see the …
Making the passenger transportation industry more accessible
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:09
… the Accessible BC Act came into effect on September 1, 2022. The Board must comply with corporate reporting …
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 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) … was calculated from CPI (BC) data inclusive of March 2022 (the last TLCI intake) through June 2023. More …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-08/taxi-rates-cost-living-adjustment-2023
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 …
TLCI review of taxi rates
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 08/23/2023 - 01:00
… transportation operators and the consumers they serve. In 2022, a combined 2020/2021 TLCI of 5.3% was offered. In 2022, the Board also considered CPI trending for January and … final intake of TLCI before implementation of the Board’s Custom Taxi Cost Index, the Board considered CPI BC data for …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-08/tlci-review-taxi-rates
Credit card surcharges - feedback requested
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 01/18/2023 - 13:20
… and Visa recently announced that, effective October 6, 2022, businesses will be permitted to add a surcharge, if …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-01/credit-card-surcharges-feedback-requested
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 …
Board decision on new taxi rates structures
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 01/17/2024 - 01:00
… make rules respecting rates (sections 7(1)(f-g)). In April 2022, the Board made it a priority to undertake a process of … structures across the province for more than a year during 2022-23. During its review, the Board consulted with taxi … decisions on rates, including the taxi rates structure and custom taxi cost index, will provide the taxi sector with …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2024-01/board-decision-new-taxi-rates-structures
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 & …