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July 26, 2023
Updated Materials for Public Need and Sound Economic Conditions
The Passenger Transportation Board has updated policies and guidelines on Public Need and Sound Economic Conditions criteria. These materials include a Public Need policy, Sound Economic Conditions policy, and guidelines called Demonstrating Public Need and Sound Economic Conditions.
July 19, 2023
New Strategic Plan 2023-2026
The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) has updated its three-year Strategic Plan (2023-2026). This Strategic Plan focuses on the following: positioning the Board to fulfill its expanded role and mandate; supporting ongoing organizational transformation; strengthening engagement with interest parties; and, promoting a healthy and vibrant passenger transportation industry in BC.
July 12, 2023
Notice to Taxi Licensees RE: Terms and Conditions Update
The Passenger Transportation Board is providing notice to taxi licensees of changes the Board intends to make to Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) in their licences.
July 12, 2023
Special Committee to Review Passenger Directed Vehicles
Section 42.1 of the Act required the Legislative Assembly to establish a Special Committee.
May 24, 2023
Deadline to activate additional taxis extended
Recognizing the significant impact COVID-19 has had on the passenger transportation industry, the Board has extended its BC-wide extension for the activation of Taxi modernization vehicles, and vehicles approved after March 2020, until December 31, 2023.