Booking Apps (Taxis and Limousines)

App requirements for taxis, limousines and other passenger directed vehicles (PDVs) operated under a PDV Authorization are set out below in the supplementary terms and conditions (T&Cs):

• Until Sep. 25, 2019: Rule: Apps for Passenger Directed Vehicles
• As of Sep. 25 2019: T&Cs: Taxi & Other PDVA Apps

This web page features additional information about the use of apps in B.C.

Taxi Soft Meters

In November 2016, the Board introduced a rule that enables taxi operators to replace traditional taximeters with newer �taxi soft meters� that calculate the rates they charge.

The documents below are mainly for taxi companies that plan to use a �taxi soft meter.�

• Rule | BC Taxi Soft Meter Rule
• Rule | Standard Rules for Taxi Rates
• Advisory | Taxi Soft Meter
• Info | Soft Meter Q&As
• Form | Form Declaration of Compliance

Licensees are responsible for complying with local government bylaws that apply to them, including bylaws respecting the approval, inspection, and sealing of taxi meters. This advisory gives local governments information about Board requirements for taxi meters.

• Advisory | Taxi Soft Meters & Local Government

More Info Regarding Apps

2014	Mobile Apps in Taxis and Limousines
2012	Smartphone Apps and Passenger Transportation Rates

Passenger Transportation Branch

2012	Regulatory Concerns with Apps and Non-Compliance with Passengers Rates