Safety monitors
There are specific safety requirements for vehicles that provide perimeter seating for 12 or more passengers. These vehicles are called perimeter seating buses (e.g., limos, party buses and stretch SUVs). Safety monitors must be present on a perimeter seating buses if there are unaccompanied minors onboard.
Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle rates
Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle operators may only charge rates approved in writing by the Board. This ensures passengers are charged reasonable and predictable prices for transportation services.
Booking apps
Passengers can book taxis and limousines, and other passenger directed vehicles using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation services while also making booking and dispatch an easy and efficient process for operators.
Data requirements
Passenger directed vehicle and ride-hail (TNS) licensees must adhere to the terms and conditions in their licence regarding data requirements and submit trip data to the Registrar of Passenger Transportation.
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
Taxi, limo, shuttle and other passenger directed vehicle operators can apply to the Board for a regular Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) based on urgent and temporary need.
A regular TOP allows you to increase the number of vehicles in your fleet for up to 92 days. You have four options when you apply:
- 1 to 14 days TOP
- 15 to 30 days TOP
- 31 to 60 days TOP
- 61 to 92 days TOP
An extra option for limousine and other PDV operators is a Peak Season TOP. You may experience extra public demand at various times of the year because you offer discretionary services. A Peak Season TOP allows you to increase the number of vehicles in your fleet (by a percentage of your fleet maximum) for up to 92 days. You have three options when you apply:
- Three 30-day PS TOPs
- One 60-day PS TOP and one 30-day PS TOP
- One 92-day PS TOP
Terms and conditions
The Board sets terms and conditions of passenger transportation licences when an application is approved. To continue operating a limousine, shuttle, or other PDV, an operator must ensure they remain in compliance with their terms and conditions as well as the Act and the Regulations. Terms and conditions for limousines, shuttles and other PDV operators include things like fleet size and composition, operating areas, rates, and other requirements that must be followed.
Fitness reviews
The Board may review licensee fitness at any time to make sure they meet standards.
