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.

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.

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.

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.

Section 42.1 of the Act required the Legislative Assembly to establish a Special Committee. On May 11, 2023, the Special Committee to Review Passenger Directed Vehicles was appointed. The Special...