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May 3, 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation opportunities
Climate change is a significant priority for the government of British Columbia. The scale of the climate emergency demands urgent action. The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is reviewing its policies...
April 5, 2023
2023 Vancouver cruise ship schedule for TNS and taxi companies
Transportation Network Service (TNS) operators are reminded to review the terms and conditions (T&C) of their licence as the 2023 cruise ship season begins in Vancouver. All TNS licensees in...
March 29, 2023
Notice to licensees RE: potential changes to taxi and TNS rates regulation
The Passenger Transportation Board is requesting feedback regarding potential changes to the regulation of taxi and ride-hailing rates in BC.
March 29, 2023
Proposed changes to rates structure - call for feedback
The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is considering several changes to rates rules that may affect taxi and TNS sectors. All potentially affected licensees may wish to participate in this process. Feedback must be in writing and provided to the Board by May 3, 2023.
January 18, 2023
Credit card surcharges - feedback requested
Payment Card Network Operators (PCNO) such as Mastercard and Visa recently announced that, effective October 6, 2022, businesses will be permitted to add a surcharge, if they choose, to all transactions paid by credit card. While the new PCNO rules allow for credit card surcharges to be passed on to the consumer, PCNO rules are subject to applicable provincial and federal laws.