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August 23, 2023

TLCI review of taxi rates

Taxi licensees can request a 2023 TLCI taxi rate increase of up to 7.3%. The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is now accepting completed TLCI request forms until the request deadline of September 17, 2023.

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August 16, 2023

Traffic congestion study to begin in Lower Mainland

The Passenger Transportation Board has passed a motion to conduct a traffic congestion study in selected areas of the Lower Mainland, under section 7(1) of the Passenger Transportation Act. The study is being undertaken as a result of concern over the potential impact of passenger transportation on road congestion, particularly in high-density urban areas like Vancouver.

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August 9, 2023

Update report on impacts of Covid-19 on BC Passenger Transportation Industry

In 2021, the Passenger Transportation Board launched an investigation to better understand the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on the passenger transportation industry in BC. The follow-up study, 2023 Update: Economic Effects of Covid-19 on the BC Passenger Transportation Industry, is available today and presents data and analysis conducted by professional economist Hara Associates.

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August 2, 2023

Taxi Rates - Cost of Living Adjustment 2023

On March 29, 2023, the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) gave notice to licensees regarding potential changes to taxi and TNS rates regulation and invited licensees to provide feedback on the considered options. In June 2023, the Board reviewed feedback from the taxi sector and decided to initiate the construction of a new custom TCI.

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