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The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is an independent administrative tribunal in B.C. established under the Passenger Transportation Act. 

The Board's primary responsibility is to make decisions on special authorization applications relating to: 

  • Passenger directed vehicle authorizations (e.g. taxis, limousines, shuttle vans)
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March 25, 2025

Application Decision

21315-24

New licence, Urgent public need process Taxi

Applicant: BROADHEAD, Mary Ellen

Trade name: Ucluelet Taxi

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  2. The application is approved in part:
  • The Special Authorization (Passenger Directed Vehicle Authorization) is approved
  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary
  • Rates are set by the Board

Amended date: N/A

March 24, 2025

Application Decision

21737-24

Amendment of licence, Urgent public need process Limousine, shuttle and other passenger-directed vehicles

Applicant: Now Shuttle Limited

Trade name: NOW Shuttle

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved in whole:

  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary

  • Two additional vehicles are approved

  • Rates are approved as requested in the application summary

Amended date: N/A

February 7, 2025

Application Decision

21523-24

New licence, Urgent public need process Taxi

Applicant: 0909013 BC Ltd.

Trade name: Tracks

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved in part:

  • The Special Authorization (Passenger Directed Vehicle Authorization) is approved for one year.

  • Terms and conditions are established as set by the Board.

  • Rates are approved as set by the Board.

  1. The Board has imposed a one year time limitation on this licence, after which the applicant will be required to submit a new, full PDVA – Taxi application through the regular application process.

Amended date: N/A

January 8, 2025

Application Decision

21079-24

Amendment of licence, Urgent public need process Limousine, shuttle and other passenger-directed vehicles

Applicant: Darwin, Robert Charles / Darwin, Leticia Natalie

Trade name: This Rides for U Wheelchair Services

Board decision:

  • The Board is satisfied that there is urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  • The application is approved in part:
  • Terms and conditions are established as set by the Board.
  • Two additional vehicles are approved.
  • Rates are approved as requested in the application summary.

Amended date: N/A

March 28, 2024

Application Decision

19904-24

Amendment of licence, Urgent public need process Limousine, shuttle and other passenger-directed vehicles

Applicant: Darwin, Robert Charles / Darwin, Leticia Natalie

Trade name: This Rides for U Wheelchair Services

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  2. The application is approved in whole:
  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary
  • Three additional vehicles are approved
  • Rates remain as approved

Amended date: N/A

November 20, 2023

Application Decision

18948-23

New licence, Urgent public need process Taxi

Applicant: Moussah, Etienne

Trade name: LP Cab

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  2. The application is approved in whole:
  • The Special Authorization (PDVA) is approved
  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary
  • Two vehicles are approved.
  • Rates are approved as requested

Amended date: N/A

November 16, 2023

Application Decision

18957-23

Inter-city bus, New licence, Urgent public need process Inter-city bus

Applicant: Kootenay Charters Ltd.

Trade name: Kootenay Charters

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  2. The application is approved in whole:
  • The Special Authorization (Inter-City Bus Authorization) is approved.
  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary.

Amended date: N/A

November 10, 2023

Application Decision

18877-23 18878-23

Amendment of licence, Urgent public need process Limousine, shuttle and other passenger-directed vehicles

Applicant: Darwin, Robert Charles / Darwin, Leticia Natalie

Trade name: This Rides for U Wheelchair Services

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  2. The application is approved in whole:
  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary
  • Two additional vehicles are approved
  • Rates are approved as requested in the application summary

Amended date: N/A

July 28, 2023

Application Decision

18092-23 UPN

New licence, Urgent public need process Limousine, shuttle and other passenger-directed vehicles

Applicant: ASHER, Deborah Jean /HILTON, David Brand

Trade name: Trips for Tips

Board decision:

  1. The Board does not approve Service 1 proposed in this application.
  2. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for Services 2 and 3 proposed in this application.
  3. Therefore, this application is approved in part:
  • The Special Authorization (Passenger Directed Vehicle Authorization) is approved
  • Terms and conditions are established as set by the Board
  • Rates are approved as set by the Board

Amended date: N/A

June 9, 2023

Application Decision

17898-23

Inter-city bus, New licence, Urgent public need process Inter-city bus

Applicant: Kimta Transportation Society

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  2. The application is approved in whole:
  • The Special Authorization (Inter-City Bus Authorization) is approved.
  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary.

Amended date: N/A

June 8, 2023

Application Decision

17832-23

Amendment of licence, Urgent public need process Limousine, shuttle and other passenger-directed vehicles

Applicant: 0838255 B.C. Ltd.

Trade name: Language Limousine

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  2. The application is approved in whole:
  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary.
  • Four additional vehicles are approved.

Amended date: N/A

April 25, 2023

Application Decision

17092-23 UPN

Amendment of licence, Urgent public need process Limousine, shuttle and other passenger-directed vehicles

Applicant: Vantastic Rentals Limited

Trade name: Now Shuttle

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved in part:

  • Terms and conditions are as set by the Board

  • Two additional vehicles are approved, with a term and condition regarding one of the vehicles

  • Rates are approved as set by the Board

Amended date: N/A

March 17, 2023

Application Decision

16866-23

Amendment of licence, Urgent public need process Taxi

Applicant: Kalum Kabs Ltd.

Trade name: Kalum Kabs

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved in part:

  • Terms and conditions are established as set by the Board

  • Three (3) additional vehicles are approved

  • Rates are approved as requested in the application summary

Amended date: N/A

February 22, 2023

Application Decision

17033-23 UPN

New licence, Urgent public need process Taxi

Applicant: 7th Heaven International Ltd.

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved in whole:

  • The Special Authorization (Passenger Directed Vehicle Authorization) is approved

  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary

  • Two additional vehicles are approved

  • Rates are approved as requested in the application summary

Amended date: N/A

January 23, 2023

Application Decision

16460-22

Amendment of licence, Urgent public need process Limousine, shuttle and other passenger-directed vehicles

Applicant: Shotgun Shuttle Ltd.

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved in whole:

  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary

  • Five additional vehicles are approved

  • Rates are approved as set by the Board

Amended date: N/A

August 22, 2022

Application Decision

15584-22

New licence, Urgent public need process Taxi

Applicant: MILLER, Glyde F.

Trade name: Rainbow Taxi

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved whole:

  • The Special Authorization Passenger Directed Vehicle Authorization (PDVA) is approved

  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary.

  • Rates are approved as requested in the application summary.

Amended date: N/A

June 30, 2022

Application Decision

14922-22 15021-22 14949-22 14924-22 14926-22

Change of rates, Urgent public need process Taxi

Applicants: YELLOW CAB COMPANY 
BLACK TOP CABS LTD.
MACLURE’S CABS (1984) LTD.
VANCOUVER TAXI LTD. (PT 70538)
VANCOUVER TAXI LTD. (PT 70546)
 

Board decision:

1.    The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
2.    The application is approved in part:
•    Rates are approved as requested in the application summary 
•    Rates will be applicable for the 2022 cruise ship season

Amended date: N/A

April 14, 2022

Application Decision

14804-22

Inter-city bus, New licence, Urgent public need process Inter-city bus

Applicant: SWAISLAND, Savannah Marie, Trade Name(s): Grape Savvy Wine Tours, Grape Savvy Trolley Co., New ICBA Licence, New Special Authorization: Inter-City Bus Authorization (ICBA) Operate the following routes on a reservation basis: , Route 1: Penticton – Naramata, Seasonal Operation: May 1st to October 31st annually

Trade name: Grape Savvy Wine Tours, Grape Savvy Trolley Co.

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved in whole:

  • The Special Authorization (Inter-City Bus Authorization) is approved

  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary

    3. The Board has imposed a 10-month time limitation on this licence, after which the applicant will be required to submit a new, full ICBA application through the regular application process.

Amended date: N/A

April 12, 2022

Application Decision

14772-22

New licence, Urgent public need process Taxi

Applicant: Lightning Transport Systems Ltd.

Trade name: Lightning Taxi

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved in whole:

  • The Special Authorization (Passenger Directed Vehicle Authorization) is approved

  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary

  • Rates are approved as requested in the application summary

Amended date: N/A

April 7, 2022

Application Decision

14691-22

Inter-city bus, New licence, Urgent public need process Inter-city bus

Applicant: Diversified Transportation Ltd.

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved in whole:

  • The Special Authorization (ICBA Authorization) is approved

  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary

Amended date: N/A

February 10, 2022

Application Decision

14304-22 UPN

New licence, Urgent public need process Taxi

Applicant: WILSON, Ovan Charles and HERLE, Karen Louise

Trade name: Gabriola Taxi

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

  2. The application is approved in whole:

  • The Special Authorization (Passenger Directed Vehicle Authorization) is approved

  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary

  • Rates are approved as requested in the application summary

Amended date: N/A

June 23, 2020

Application Decision

9340-20 UPN

Transfer of licence, Urgent public need process Taxi

Transferee:

Bulkley Valley Taxi and Transportation Ltd.

Transferor:

Joyce POTTINGER

Board decision:

The panel is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.

The transfer of the passenger transportation licence is approved.

  • Terms and conditions of the licence are unchanged
  • Rates are unchanged

Amended date: N/A

May 5, 2020

Application Decision

9147-20 UPN

Urgent public need process Taxi

Applicant: Chilliwack Taxi Ltd.

Trade name: Chilliwack Taxi

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  2. The application is approved in whole:
  • Terms and conditions are established as set by the Board.
  • Rates are approved as requested in the application summary.

Amended date: N/A

February 28, 2020

Application Decision

8655-20 UPN

Urgent public need process Limousine, shuttle and other passenger-directed vehicles

Applicant: 1697692 Alberta Ltd.

Trade name: Crew Haulers

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  2. The application is approved in part:
  • Terms and conditions are set by the Board
  • 6 additional vehicles are approved

Amended date: N/A

February 5, 2020

Application Decision

8281-20 UPN

Urgent public need process Limousine, shuttle and other passenger-directed vehicles

Applicant: Vantastic Rentals Limited

Trade name: Now Shuttle

Board decision:

  1. The Board is satisfied that there is an urgent public need for the service proposed in this application.
  2. The application is approved in whole
  • The Special Authorization (Passenger Directed Vehicle Authorization) is approved
  • Terms and conditions are established as requested in the application summary
  • 2 additional vehicles are approved
  • Rates are approved as requested in the application summary

Amended date: N/A

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The Passenger Transportation Board acknowledges the traditional territories of the many diverse Indigenous Peoples in the geographic areas we serve.

 

With gratitude and respect, we acknowledge that the Board’s office is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples (Songhees and Esquimalt), who are the traditional keepers of this land and whose historical relationships with this land continue today.

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