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
  • Start a
    New Service
  • Amend
    a Licence
  • Change
    Rates

  • TOP
  • More
    Information
APPLY Starting a New Limousine or Other PDVA Service
Application Guide

Step A

Guide 4:  

New limousine or other PDVA licence
Branch Forms

Step B

Special Authorization Application Package
Board Forms

Step C

  1. Required:
    PDV Forms Package
  2. Optional:
    Board Optional Forms Package
Send

Step D

Send your application to the Branch in Coquitlam.
APPLY Amend a limo or other PDVA licence to add vehicles or change a service
Application Guide

Step A

Guide 5:
Amend a limo or other PDVA licence

Branch Forms

Step B

Special Authorization Application Package
Board Forms

Step C

  1. Required:
    PDV Forms Package
  2. Optional:
    Board Optional Forms Package
Send

Step D

Send your application to the Branch in Coquitlam.
APPLY Changing Limousine Rates or Rules
Application Guide

Step A

Guide 6:
Change limo or other PDVA rates or rules
Branch Forms

Step B

SA Application to Change Rates & Rules for PDVs
Board Forms

Step C

  1. Required:
    PDV Forms Package
  2. Optional:
    Board Optional Forms Package
Send

Step D

Send your application to the Branch in Coquitlam.

Temporary Operating Permit for Extra Vehicles
(TOPs)

Sample Temporary Operating Permit

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

  • PS TOP Application Form
  • Policy: OP II.8: Peak Season TOPs for Limousines
  • Q&As
  • PT Board Advisory

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

  • Application Basics
  • Application Guides
  • Board Reference Sheets
  • Board Forms
  • Branch Forms
  • Bulletin
  • Operational Policies
  • Rules of Practice and Procedure
  • Legislation
  • Options after a Decision
  • Branch Information for Applicants