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Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… vehicles or an amendment to a licence, b) a change of rates, or c) a temporary operating permit, … Email is the preferred method of communication. If a notice is sent to the Board by personal delivery, it is … be received pursuant to Section 55(4) of the Act. All documents sent to the Board must state the: a. date of the …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… generally do not alter your service or impact other industry participants. Applicants are advised to delay the … terms and conditions of licence (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) … Personal net worth statements Business registration documents Public need indicators Accessible service plan …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 14:19
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Change rates or rules Taxi, limousine, shuttle, and other … Are the rates simple to measure? Are the rates within industry norms for similar services in the area or in a … should support your objective and factual rational) Notice to governments (you must send a notice of your …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… routes and charge per person fares. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start an inter-city … sound economic conditions in the passenger transportation industry in British Columbia. Make sure you understand the … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Sample ICB time schedule …
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:25
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence Limousine, shuttle and … generally do not alter your service or impact other industry participants. Applicants are advised to delay the … Personal net worth statements Business identification documents Public need indicators Proposed rates Final step …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:17
… The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is responsible for deciding these appeals. The appellant is the licensee who … Confirm any or all of the penalties Timeline for filing a notice of appeal A notice of appeal must be filed no more … to Suspend Administrative Penalties form and accompanying documents. Unless the appellant specifies that there is an …
Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents
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Last updated: Fri, 10/27/2023 - 16:59
… Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Operators applying for a passenger transportation licence must attach …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/resumes-criminal-record-checks-and-business-registration-documents
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… sound economic conditions in the passenger transportation industry in British Columbia. Make sure you understand the … terms and conditions of licence (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Accessible service plan …
Amend or change a ride-hailing (TNS) licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:12
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Amend or change a ride-hailing (TNS) … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Final step Submit your …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/amend-or-change-ride-hailing-tns-licence
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… to operate a TNS service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start a ride-hail … sound economic conditions in the passenger transportation industry in British Columbia. Make sure you understand the … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Final step Submit your …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 15:13
… Rates Rule – Taxi Meters Rule : Institution Reference Documents National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) … meters Smart and soft taxi meters have steadily become the industry standard in recent years, while analogue meters have … (62 KB) is considered the true copy. Purpose To establish regulatory requirements for taxi meter usage in BC. …
Responding to climate change
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:37
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Responding to climate change The scale of the climate emergency demands urgent … Responding to climate change is a significant priority for the B.C. government. The Climate Change Accountability … through the regulation of the passenger transportation industry. It continues to review its policies and procedures …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:49
… a limo, shuttle, or other PDV service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start a limousine, … sound economic conditions in the passenger transportation industry in British Columbia. Make sure you understand the … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Proposed rates Final step …
Making the passenger transportation industry more accessible
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:09
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Making the passenger transportation industry more accessible The Passenger Transportation Board … be improved to promote greater accessibility and inclusion for all riders. The Board is committed to: Supporting and …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… sound economic conditions in the passenger transportation industry in BC. The public need and sound economic conditions … economic conditions. However, the Board will give you notice if they are considering any other information. … for your application. User support statements These are documents such as letters or emails written by people who …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:34
… Taxi, limo, shuttle and other passenger directed vehicle operators can apply for a Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) that allows you to … Operating Permit (TOPs) policy Urgent public need Amend or change a limo or shuttle licence Amend or change a taxi …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… version in the Policy Manual .) II.7 Peak season TOPs for limousines (Rescinded November 9, 2023. Please see the … see Limousine rates and rules and Responding to climate change for updated information.) Open all V: Rates V.1 Taximeter …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:13
… Board’s website Meet Board requirements to provide public notice to affected communities and people accessing the … are approved by the Board. If the Board approves a service change, operators must first meet requirements that are set … revised its Inter-City Bus Minimum Route Frequency policy for ICB licensees in B.C. These changes were intended to make …
Taxi rates
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:48
… changes in demand. View the list of approved metered rates for individual licensees . October 20, 2023 Metered taxi rate … guide when it considers new taxi applications or taxi rate change applications. Operating areas with common rates rules … to request until September 17, 2023. August 2023 TLCI Industry Advisory TLCI 2023 Request form Taxi and limousine …
Taxi cameras
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Last updated: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:05
… Cameras in taxis make passenger transportation safer for operators and passengers. The Passenger Transportation … as set out in the Taxi Camera Approval Guide (523 KB) and documents identified in that guide ; and c. installs, uses, … to the Registrar upon request. Decals For public notice and deterrence purposes, four decals must be affixed …
Operating with a licence
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 08:46
… Taxi, ride-hail, limousine, shuttle and inter-city bus operators must meet the terms and conditions of their … Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure is responsible for the Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP) . Funding and training is available to the taxi industry to improve services and experiences for the …
Resources
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:58
… Effects of Covid-19 on the BC Passenger Transportation Industry, Hara Associates, August 2023 (5 MB) This 2023 study … investigates the impact of Covid on monthly trip volumes for taxis and Transportation Network Services (TNS) following … on two main areas: Community impact and the Regulatory Regime. Input and suggestions were collected from …
Ride-hail (TNS) rates
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 18:17
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Ride-hail (TNS) rates Ride-hail … Board (Board) sets minimum rates to be charged for ride-hail (TNS) trips in B.C. based on the operating … region. This minimum rate is based on taxi flag rates for the region. For ride-hail trips, passengers agree to pay …
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:47
… regulating certain aspects of the passenger transportation industry on a systems level. One of the areas under the … rate. Licensees may apply to the Board anytime to change their rates under section 35 of the Act, if necessary. … the Board is currently considering [see March 29, 2023 Notice to licensees RE: potential changes to taxi and TNS …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:44
… to balance the sectors of the passenger transportation industry in the public interest. The Board can make decisions … accessible, and safe passenger transportation services for all across British Columbia. Vision The Board licences … in accordance with its legislated mandate. Equitable Regulatory Framework: The Board balances economic …