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Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… on the licensee; “applicant” means a person who has made application to the Registrar for: a) a licence, a … direct communication is necessary. Rule 3: Sending of notices and responses The Board may send notices, … upon the evidence prior to its being considered. D. ICB applications to reduce a route or minimum route frequency …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Application process Taxi Ride-hail … service? Are you capable of providing that service? Public need and sound economic conditions If you meet the …
Urgent public need
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Last updated: Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:07
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Urgent public need Sometimes there is … An applicant is responsible for a delay in submitting an application or meeting application requirements The service …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… the service Operators must demonstrate that: there is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … registration documents Public need indicators Sample ICB time schedule Final step Submit your completed …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Demonstrating public need and sound … and submitters Introduction It is important to ensure an application for a new or amended licence has the information …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
Public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:08
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Public need and sound economic … need and sound economic conditions when deciding your application. The Board may use records, information, or … economic conditions The Board must consider whether your application, if approved, would promote sound economic …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/public-need-sound-economic-conditions
Support or object to an application
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:42
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Support or object to an application The … policy . Submitters may wish to review the Board’s public need and sound economic conditions policies , as well …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:44
… sectors of the passenger transportation industry in the public interest. The Board can make decisions that affect … authorization passenger transportation licences. If an application is approved, the Board is responsible for setting … Strategic plan 2023-2026 (4 MB) Strategic plan 2019-2022 (256 KB) Annual report 2022/2023 (6 MB) Annual report …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:13
… Reduce or stop inter-city bus service Inter-city bus (ICB) operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation … routes or route points, ICB operators must: Submit a public rationale document. The Board will publish the rationale document with the application summary posted on the Board’s website Meet Board …
Hearings
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Hearings When deciding an application, the Board panel holds a hearing. There are two … most common type of hearing and it is never open to the public. The Board panel has the option of contacting the … (RPP) that participants must follow. The Board publishes notices of hearings on its website. Request an adjournment …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… the updated version in the Policy Manual.) Open all II: Application matters II.1 Written submissions (Rescinded on … the updated version in the Policy Manual .) II.2 Urgent public need (UPN) (Rescinded, please see updated version in …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi Taxi operators must have a … the service Operators must demonstrate that: there is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:17
… normal business hours An address for delivery of any notices in respect of the appeal Signature by the appellant … will proceed with the appeal unless an appellant makes an application to a Court in the nature of a prohibition to … excluding video or teleconferences, are open to the public. Decisions Board decisions will be in writing, with …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Amend or change a taxi licence Taxi … “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … conditions of licence (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) Disclosure of …
Uber transfer application Q&As
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Published: Wed, 05/10/2023 - 13:00
… Copy Copied Uber transfer application Q&As May 10, 2023 Who is the Passenger … the Board’s approval. Approval is obtained by way of an application to the Board under section 30 of the Act. What is … does not allow the Board to consider whether there is a public need for the transfer or whether transferring the …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-05/uber-transfer-application-qas
Preparing a business plan
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:02
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Preparing a business plan Applicants … that is consistent with the other material in the application submission Includes information on the background … services are available in the area? Is there public transportation? How similar or different is your …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 01:02
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi meters The Passenger … the authority of any licence issued in response to the application, and the inspection, testing, adjustments, … discretion of a customer. Extra Charges Tolls and other Public Fees 11. In addition to approved metered or …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
… Forms Print PDF Share Copy Copied Passenger Transportation Board forms PT … unlawful activity & bankruptcy (655 KB) PT Board Form 6: Public explanation of applications (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) PT Board Form 7-S (simplified): …
Taxi cameras
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Last updated: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi cameras Cameras in taxis make … to the Board) who is responsible for responding to public enquiries related to taxi cameras. “ Designated … within the company’s originating area. Newspaper notices must include the following information: Public Notice …
Notice of hearings
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Last updated: Fri, 03/29/2024 - 00:16
Notice of hearings Hearings Search hearings Choose a date Apply Choose a date Apply There are no upcoming hearings to display … Notice of …
Fitness
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:29
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Fitness When taxi, ride-hail, limo and … Authorization passenger transportation licences Urgent Public Need applications Temporary Operating Permit … integrity of the passenger transportation industry Promote public confidence in the passenger transportation industry …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 02:45
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) Need … There are three types of TOP and each requires a different application: Regular TOP (taxis, limos, shuttles, and other … your application for additional vehicle(s) Establishing public need for additional vehicle(s) Bypassing the …
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:25
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Amend or change a limousine or shuttle … “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … (352 KB) Proposed Terms and Conditions of Licence (257 KB) Public Explanation of Applications (300 KB) Disclosure of …
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Ride-hail (TNS) Ride-hail or … the service Operators must demonstrate that: there is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:19
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Limousine and shuttle Limousine, … the service Operators must demonstrate that: there is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions …