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Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Application process Taxi Ride-hail (TNS) Inter-city bus … 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: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:42
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Support or object to an application The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) publishes a summary of the applications it receives on its website . Anyone can provide …
Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… on the licensee; “applicant” means a person who has made application to the Registrar for: a) a licence, a … Board staff except in the following circumstances: a) applications made to the Registrar pursuant to sections 24, … notice of Board related matters, including, but not limited to, applications for special authorization that have …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 01:02
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi meters The Passenger Transportation Act (Act) authorizes … Analogue Mechanical Simple to set rates and calibrate Limited multi-rate programming (requires manual selection) … 17. For the purposes of this rule, apps are software applications that are used by passengers to book or hail a …
Taxi licensee list
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Last updated: Fri, 07/21/2023 - 13:44
… Taxi licensee list Print PDF Share Copy Copied Updated: July … Taxi Ltd. Bee-Line Taxi Strathcona 9 1 Bel-Air Taxi (1982) Limited Metro Vancouver 68 12 BHANGU, Charanjit Singh … Cowichan Valley 15 2 Eagle Transit Ltd. North Coast 3 Electric Taxi Limited Electric Taxi Nanaimo 3 Emerald Taxi …
Taxi rates list
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Last updated: Fri, 10/20/2023 - 16:07
… Taxi rates list Print PDF Share Copy Copied Updated: October … Taxi Strathcona 3.65 2.65 3.16 49.16 Bel-Air Taxi (1982) Limited Metro Vancouver 3.75 2.18 38.93 BHANGU, Charanjit … Eagle Transit Ltd. North Coast Non metered rates Electric Taxi Limited Electric Taxi Nanaimo 4.15 2.37 45.07 …
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 … applications processed under urgent public need include: A taxi service has recently gone out of business, leaving the … An applicant is responsible for a delay in submitting an application or meeting application requirements The service …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi Taxi operators must have a passenger transportation … 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 & …
Taxi rates
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:48
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi rates Taxi operators use taxi … may use the table as a guide when it considers new taxi applications or taxi rate change applications. Operating …
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 operators must apply to the Passenger … “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 …
Taxi cameras
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Last updated: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi cameras Cameras in taxis make … Passenger Transportation Board (Board) sets the rules for taxi camera use. Taxi camera programs operate in Greater …
Operational taxi data
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Last updated: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 20:13
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Operational taxi data Operational taxi data (271 KB) Updated: December 2023 … Operational taxi …
Responding to climate change
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:33
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Responding to climate change The scale … details . Eco-friendly taxis The Board’s eco-friendly taxi policy is a key element of the Board’s approach to … initiatives include the following: Plug In BC’s CleanBC Go Electric rebate program , which offers up to $4,000 for …
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 … 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 …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … (Registrar form) Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) Inter-city bus route worksheet (659 KB) (for … your application to make a decision. Transfer a licence Taxi, ride-hail, inter-city bus, limo, shuttle and other …
Vehicle booking apps
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Last updated: Tue, 05/30/2023 - 17:42
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Vehicle booking apps Passengers can … vehicles using their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation … be voluntary–an app cannot calculate a mandatory gratuity. Taxi, limos and shuttles and other passenger-directed vehicle …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:13
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Reduce or stop inter-city bus service … The Board will publish the rationale document with the application summary posted on the Board’s website Meet Board requirements …
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 …
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 … (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) PT Board Form 7-S (simplified): …
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 … revenue, costs, mileage, waiting times etc. Current taxi licensees applying for more vehicles must provide …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
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 … on the operating region. This minimum rate is based on taxi flag rates for the region. For ride-hail trips, … be set on a case by case basis after a review of the TNS application and taxi rates in an area. 3. TNS minimum rates …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 02:45
… Need extra vehicles to meet an urgent temporary demand? Taxi, limo, shuttle and other passenger directed vehicle … Written confirmation of additional bookings for a very limited time period (e.g., less than one month) Fleet usage … of temporary and urgent need. Fees for Festive Season TOP applications are the same as regular TOP applications. Read …
Apply to transfer a licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:31
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Apply to transfer a licence Taxi, ride-hail, inter-city bus, limo, shuttle and other … administrative and has streamlined requirements for these applications. Examples of administrative transfers are: A sole proprietor converts the business to a limited corporation and the proprietor becomes the sole …
Preparing a business plan
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:02
… real data. For example, if you say, “people want a better taxi service,” provide the Board evidence or proof to support … that is consistent with the other material in the application submission Includes information on the background … other information that you think is relevant. Executive summary Summarizes key points in your business plan …
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 … authorization passenger transportation licences. If an application is approved, the Board is responsible for setting … Strategic plan 2023-2026 (4 MB) Strategic plan 2019-2022 (256 KB) Annual report 2022/2023 (6 MB) Annual report …