A passenger transportation licence with a Passenger Directed Vehicle Authorization (PDVA) is needed to operate limousines and other PDVA services in British Columbia. This web page has forms and information for different types of PDVA applications, including limousines and small shuttles. Applications for Limos or Other PDVAs |
APPLY | Starting a New Limousine or Other PDVA Service |
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Application Guide | Step ANew limousine or other PDVA licence |
Branch Forms | Step B |
Board Forms | Step C
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Send | Step DSend your application to the Branch in Coquitlam. |
APPLY | Amend a limo or other PDVA licence to add vehicles or change a service |
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Application Guide | Step AGuide 5: |
Branch Forms | Step B |
Board Forms | Step C
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Send | Step DSend your application to the Branch in Coquitlam. |
APPLY | Changing Limousine Rates or Rules |
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Application Guide | Step AGuide 6: |
Branch Forms | Step B |
Board Forms | Step C
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Send | Step DSend your application to the Branch in Coquitlam. |
Temporary Operating Permit for Extra Vehicles
(TOPs)

Sometimes a licensee needs extra taxis, limousines or other passenger directed vehicles (“PDVs”) for a short time. Temporary Operating Permits (TOPs) allow for this.
The Board makes decisions on TOP applications it gets from licensees with a PDV special authorization. The test is “urgent and temporary need”. More information about TOPs is provided below.
Regular PT Board Permits
- TOP Application Form
- Reference Sheet: Temporary Operating Permits (TOPs)
'Peak Season' Permits for Limousines
PT Branch Permits
The Registrar of Passenger Transportation also has authority to issue some TOPs. This includes TOPs for substitute vehicles. See the PT Branch website for details.
- PT Branch Website: TOPs (including General Passenger Vehicles)
- Form: TOP Application (Substitute Special Authorization Vehicle)
Limousine Application Materials
Limousine Information
- Eco-Friendly Sedan Limousines
- Limousine Rates (including min./max. rates in the Lower Mainland & CRD)
- Limousine Rates Issues (contracts, coupons, service fees, etc)
- Operators
- PDV Fuel Surcharge
For Applicants