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About the Passenger Transportation Board
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/about
… Board is responsible for two types of decision-making: Application decisions on special authorization licences … from the Board under the Passenger Transportation Act. Application decisions As part of its regulatory role, the … Strategic plan 2023-2026 (4 MB) Strategic plan 2019-2022 (256 KB) Annual report 2024/2025 (7 MB) Annual report …
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Last updated: Wed, 11/05/2025 - 10:15
Inter-city bus
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/inter-city-bus
… is a public need for that proposed service ; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … new inter-city bus application checklist. The Simplified ICB Application process, which was implemented in 2017 in … registration documents Public need indicators Sample ICB time schedule Final step Submit your completed …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/reduce-icb
… Inter-city bus (ICB) operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation … out in their licence. To eliminate 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 …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Inter-city bus minimum route frequency
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/icb-minimum-route-frequency
… route frequency (MRF) requirements for inter-city bus (ICB) services as part of the terms and conditions of … MRF policy The Board’s established MRF policy required ICB operators to apply to the Board to amend their licence to change any MRF requirements. This application process was guided by the following requirements …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/16/2025 - 02:01
Submissions - Applications
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/submissions-applications
… Act sets out the criteria the Board must consider on an application. The Board must first consider whether the … there is a public need for the service and whether the application, if granted, would promote sound economic … need applications Temporary operating permit applications ICB streamlined application process Policy The Board …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/16/2025 - 02:01
Rule 1 — Definitions and application
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rule-1-definitions-and-application
… group of passengers at set rates; “app” means a software application that may be used by passengers to book or hail a trip; “application” means a written request to the Board to approve … 27(2) and (4) of the Act, to make submissions on an application; “systemic decisions” refers to decisions that …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 12:59
Board rules of practice and procedure
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/board-rules-practice-procedure
… 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 …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:00
Notice of hearings
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/hearing-notices
Notice of hearings Hearings Search hearings Choose a date Apply Choose a date Apply There are no upcoming hearings to display …
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Last updated: Fri, 03/29/2024 - 00:16
Hearings
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/application-hearings
… When deciding an application, the Board panel holds a hearing. There are two … or a combination of both based on the information in the application file. A written hearing means that all … (RPP) that participants must follow. The Board publishes notices of hearings on its website. Request an adjournment …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Rule 7 — Taxi and limousine cost index
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rule-7-taxi-and-limousine-cost-index
… Application 1. This Rule applies to licensees granted a …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:22
Engaged carrier authorizations
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/engaged-carrier-authorizations
… authorization term and condition for Inter-city Bus (ICB) or limousine licensees. This term and condition is … on their licence. Applicability This policy applies to: ICB licensees; or, PDVA, limousine licensees only. Policy The … of licence. To cover the limited circumstances where an ICB or limousine licensee requires immediate assistance to …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/16/2025 - 02:01
Rule 6 — Taxi cost index
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rule-6-taxi-cost-index
… Application 1. This Rule applies to licensees granted a …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:05
Rule 3 — Rate bands
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rule-3-rate-bands
… Application 1. This Rule applies to licensees granted a … the rate band 7. An applicant must include in the licence application the rates that the applicant wishes to charge …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:01
Activation of licences
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/activation-licences
… considers public need for a service when it approves a new application, amendments to existing licenses, or applications … licence, transfers (ICBs) The Board typically requires an ICB applicant to activate at least 1 vehicle within 6 months … respecting any of the following… Related topics: Application process …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/16/2025 - 02:01
Taxi applications for licensee-specific metered rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi-applications-licensee-specific-metered-rates
… licensees continue to have the opportunity to submit an application to the Board requesting unique, licensee-specific … to the licensee. Policy Evidence When making an application for taxi licensee-specific metered rates that are … evidence the applicant is referring to in support of their application. Existing licensees should provide a minimum of …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 12:12
Inter-city bus licensee list
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/inter-city-bus-licensee-list
… Railtour Company Ltd. Engaged carrier only Year-round Greyhound Lines Inc. Vancouver to Washington border …
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Last updated: Fri, 08/01/2025 - 13:12
Rule 9 — Common rate — Metro Vancouver
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rule-9-common-rate-metro-vancouver
… Application 1. This Rule applies to all licensees granted a …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:23
Rule 5 – Taxi meter standards
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rule-5-taxi-meter-standards
… and Measures (NCWM)- Certificate of Conformance search ). Application 2. This Rule applies to licensees granted a …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:03
Application process
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/application-process
… Passenger Transportation Act. The Registrar accepts your application, makes sure it is complete and that you have met … operation, the Registrar will issue your licence. If your application is incomplete, the Registrar or Board will … If the due date is missed, the Board may dismiss your application or make a decision with the evidence it has. If …
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Last updated: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 00:54
Support or object to an application
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/support-or-object-application
… can provide a submission supporting or objecting to an application within the submission deadline. Most submissions are from industry competitors who object to an application or prospective passengers supporting a new or … Board considers submissions received when deciding on an application. Making a submission The Board will read your …
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Last updated: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 02:03
Urgent public need
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/urgent-public-need
… An applicant is responsible for a delay in submitting an application or meeting application requirements The service requested is not … An applicant purchased a vehicle before submitting an application When the Board considers an urgent public need …
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Last updated: Sun, 06/29/2025 - 18:01
Rule 17 – TNS minimum rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rule-17-tns-minimum-rates
… Application 1. This rule applies to all licensees granted a … be set on a case-by-case basis after a review of the TNS application and taxi rates in an area. …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:26
Rule 4 — Standardized rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rule-4-standardized-rates
… immediately before the coming into force of this Rule; Application 2. This Rule applies to all licensees granted a … of standardized rate 7. To request the Board repeal the application of the Standardized Rate Rule to an area, a …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:02
Rule 4.1 — Prince George other standardized rate amounts
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rule-41-prince-george-other-standardized-rate-amounts
… Application 1. This Rule applies to all licensees granted a …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:03
Rule 16 — Standard rules for TNS rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rule-16-standard-rules-tns-rates
… Application 1. This rule applies to all licensees granted a …
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Last updated: Fri, 12/12/2025 - 13:25