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The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is an independent administrative tribunal in B.C. established under the Passenger Transportation Act.
The Board's primary responsibility is to make decisions on special authorization applications relating to:
December 28, 2022
In light of recent feedback from licensees indicating the ongoing struggles and challenges to obtain replacement parts and vehicles (many of which are accessible vehicles) as a result of the supply chain issues caused by the pandemic. The Board is extending the final activation deadline to July 1, 2023.
December 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions and answers on the implementation of Rate Bands.
December 12, 2025
Starting in 2026, the Passenger Transportation Board is implementing new rates structures for the B.C. taxi sector.
September 11, 2025
The Passenger Transportation Board has decided to discontinue the taxi camera program. The decision is based on issues of camera supply, data accessibility, emerging technology, and affordability.
July 11, 2025
Following consultation with the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, and in consideration of submissions from industry, the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) decided on July 8, to...
June 25, 2025
Recently, concerns have been raised about processing delays for applications at the Passenger Transportation Board. The Board recognizes there is currently a backlog of applications, and we are committed to...
April 9, 2025
In response to a request from the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is considering changes to its geo-fencing term and condition for all Region 1 Transportation Network Service (TNS) authorized licensees.
April 2, 2025
Taxi and Transportation Network Service (TNS) operators are reminded to review the terms and conditions (T&C) of their licence as the 2025 cruise ship season begins in Vancouver. While subject...
February 12, 2025
Since 2019 the Passenger Transportation Board has required taxi and TNS licensees to submit monthly trip data to the Trip Database . This requirement stems from section 28(5) of the...
February 4, 2025
In support of the upcoming changes to the taxi rates structure and taxi meter requirements, the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is giving controlling members greater responsibility and flexibility in managing...
February 4, 2025
The Passenger Transportation Board wishes to advise all taxi licensees that new standards for taxi meters will take effect on May 1, 2026. As of that date, analogue taxi meters...