January 26, 2023
The Board will be undertaking a follow-up study to the 2021 COVID-19 investigation, to better understand the current economic landscape. For further information, please read the December 14, Industry Advisory and the Q&As.
Board to conduct follow-up investigation on the current state of COVID-19 recovery for BC Passenger Transportation Industry
Board to conduct follow-up investigation on the current state of COVID-19 recovery for BC Passenger Transportation Industry
All news
April 9, 2025
TNS – Region 1 Geo-Fencing Term & Condition – Feedback Requested
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
2025 Vancouver Cruise Ship Schedule for Transportation Network Services and Taxi Companies
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
Data newsletter first issue
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
Taxi licensees must replace old meters
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...
February 4, 2025
Board decision on controlling members authorization
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...
July 4, 2024
B.C. Accessibility Standards: Transportation sector session
As part of ongoing efforts to implement the Accessible B.C. Act , the government is developing new accessibility standards for different sectors, including transportation. On July 16, 2024, from 2:00...
July 3, 2024
Taxi camera program review
The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) has heard numerous issues raised by the taxi sector regarding the taxi camera program . The program was also highlighted for review in the recommendations...
June 19, 2024
Taxi cost data
The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is requesting 2023 cost data from all taxi licensees. This can be submitted by taxi licensees in one of two ways: Submit your 2023 income...
June 12, 2024
Accessibility requirements for passenger transportation services
The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is committed to supporting the full and equal participation of people with disabilities, as well as continuing to work towards inclusivity and accessibility across the...
March 27, 2024
2024 Vancouver Cruise Ship Schedule for Transportation Network Services and Taxi Companies
Transportation Network Service (TNS) operators are reminded to review the terms and conditions (T&C) of their licence as the 2024 cruise ship season begins in Vancouver. All TNS licensees in...