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Rates policy project
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rates
… Taxi rates review Rates bands Board standardized rates Taxi rates review In … changes to taxi meter rates: establish regional rates bands across the province. eliminate common rates rules meter …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Vehicle capacity and banding
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/vehicle-capacity-and-banding
… from the Board for its operation. Vehicle capacity bands The Board typically utilizes standard terminology to … not more than 7 passengers. Licensees: a) Charge metered rates and have Board authorization to use a taxi meter, or b) Charge non-metered rates and have a licence that contains express authorization …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Taxi rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi-rates
… travelled. In some areas, taxis may charge non-metered rates such as hourly rates, point-to-point rates, zone rates or individual (per person) fares. Taxi …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Rates policies
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rates-policies
… Rates policies Print PDF Share Share this content Copy this … application decision, it expresses any requirements around rates in its written reasons for decision—which is called a rates order. The Board may indicate that a licensee is …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Change rates or rules
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/change-rates-or-rules
… vehicle (PDV) operators applying to make changes to their rates must show the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) that the proposed rates are both just and uniform. When making a decision, the … may also consider the following factors or questions: Are rates and rules clear and complete so total fares are …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Rates as a regulatory lever
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rates-regulatory-lever
… under the Passenger Transportation Act to approve and set rates for passenger transportation services operating under a … The Board can make new rules or amended rules regarding rates on its own initiative. When the Board makes a rates rule, it is applicable to all licensees subject to the …
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Last updated: Wed, 01/08/2025 - 12:47
Ride-hail (TNS) rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/ride-hail-rates
… to increase supply during peak periods by increasing rates and to attract more passengers during off-peak periods by lowering rates. Dynamic pricing is a flexible approach to setting the … The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) sets minimum rates to be charged for ride-hail (TNS) trips in B.C. based …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Systemic decision - Rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/systemic-decision-rates
… Systemic decision - Rates Print PDF Share Share this content Copy this URL: … https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/search Context As set out in the Rates Policy above, section 7(1)(g) of the Act provides authority to the Board to make rules about rates and any practices related to rates. Rates R=rules are a …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Rates rules manual
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rates-rules-manual
… Passenger Transportation Board Rates Rules Manual Effective: October 18, 2023 Updated: October 11, 2024 … Rates rules manual …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Taxi rates list
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi-rates-list
… Taxi rates list Print PDF Share Share this content Copy this URL: … 2.85 42.69 Eagle Transit Ltd. North Coast Non metered rates Electric Taxi Limited Electric Taxi Nanaimo 4.15 … CP Rail Contract Fraser-Fort George Crew transport rates Esq Taxi Ltd. ESQ Taxi Capital 3.85 2.24 48.34 …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:00
Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/limo-other-pdv-rates
… passenger directed vehicle (PDV) operators must charge rates that are approved by the Passenger Transportation Board (Board). The Board's Rates Rules ensure passengers are charged reasonable and … adhere to. The Board has created a number of rules in its Rates Rules Manual , including: Rates Rule - Limousine Rates …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Policy manual
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/policy-manual
… Passenger transportation regions Place names Public need Rates Rates orders policy Rates rules policy Reconsiderations Social media Sound …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Taxi rate harmonization and equalization
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi-rate-harmonization-and-equalization
… Context Under the Act, the Board may approve or set rates charged by a taxi licensees in B.C. Taxi licensees may only charge rates that are approved by the Board, and cannot charge variable rates that respond to changes in demand. Many taxi licensees …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Operating with a licence
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/operating-licence
… to make sure they are fit, proper and capable operators. Rates, surcharges and tolls Taxis, limousines, shuttles, and other passenger directed vehicle operators must charge rates that are approved by the Board. Rules about rates ensure passengers are charged reasonable and …
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Last updated: Thu, 04/24/2025 - 03:55
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/amend-limo-shuttle
… approval. Applying to operate in an area with different rates If you are applying to operate in a new area with different rates, you must submit your proposed rate changes with your application. Use these forms for changes to: Hourly rates (PT Board form 11) (548 KB) Point-to-point rates (PT …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Amend or change a taxi licence
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/amend-taxi
… application. Applying to operate in an area with different rates If you are applying to operate in a new area with different rates, you must submit your proposed rate changes with your … application. Use these forms for changes to: Metered Taxi rates (PT Board form 10) (475 KB) Hourly rates (PT Board form …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Taxi
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi
… Public need indicators Accessible service plan Proposed rates Final step Submit your completed application package to … requirements”. Apply to amend a taxi licence . Change rates or rules Taxi, limousine, shuttle and other passenger … vehicle operators must apply to the Board to change rates or rules about rates . Operating with a licence …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Limousine and shuttle
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/limousine-and-shuttle
… registration documents Public need indicators Proposed rates Final step Submit your completed application package to … and conditions labelled “legislative requirements”. Change rates or rules Taxi, limousine, shuttle and other passenger … vehicle operators must apply to the Board to change rates or rules about rates . Operating with a licence …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Ride-hail (TNS)
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/ride-hail-tns
… of the gig economy in other parts of Canada. Minimum rates Ride-hailing, where passengers hail and pay for service … to passenger transportation. The Board sets minimum rates to be charged for ride-hail (TNS) trips in B.C. based … operating region. This minimum rate is based on taxi flag rates for the region. For ride-hail trips, passengers agree …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Systemic decision - credit card surcharges
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/systemic-decision-credit-card
… the Board’s jurisdiction involves the establishment of rates rules that govern the passenger transportation industry … for the purpose of establishing just and uniform charges, rates to be charged by a licensee in respect of passenger … rule, practice or tariff of the licensee relating to those rates.” Under section 7(1)(g) of the Act, the Board has the …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Notice to licensees Re: potential changes to taxi rates regulation
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-08/notice-licensees-re-potential-changes-taxi-rates-regulation
… regarding potential changes to the regulation of taxi rates in BC. Introduction What is this notice about? The … Transportation Act (“Act”) allows the Board to set rates “for the purpose of establishing just and uniform … Common Rate Rules either with minimum and maximum rates (bands) for taxis or with rates standardized by the Board. …
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Published: Wed, 08/16/2023 - 01:00
Inter-city bus minimum route frequency
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/icb-minimum-route-frequency
Inter-city bus minimum route frequency Print PDF Share Share this content Copy this URL: Copied https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/search Context The Board is authorized, although not required, to establish minimum route frequency (MRF) requirements for inter-city …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Board decision on new taxi rates structures
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2024-01/board-decision-new-taxi-rates-structures
… the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to set rates “for the purpose of establishing just and uniform charges” and to make rules respecting rates (sections 7(1)(f-g)). In April 2022, the Board made it … where CRR are not in effect, to establish regional rates bands. The Board’s systemic decisions on rates, including the …
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Published: Wed, 01/17/2024 - 01:00
Notice to licensees RE: potential changes to taxi and TNS rates regulation
… changes to the regulation of taxi and ride-hailing rates in BC. Introduction What is this notice about? The … Transportation Act (“Act”) allows the Board to set rates “for the purpose of establishing just and uniform … Common Rate Rules with minimum and maximum rates (bands) for taxis; Allowing taxis to charge higher rates …
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Published: Wed, 03/29/2023 - 14:10
Taxi rates request for feedback - update
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-09/taxi-rates-request-feedback-update
… Transportation Board is considering changes to the taxi rates structure across the province. The intention is that any new taxi rate structure would replace the common rates rules in applicable areas. Two new rates structures are being considered as possibilities: Rates Bands, and Board Standardized Rates. Before making any …
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Published: Wed, 09/20/2023 - 01:00