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Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 23:52
… 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 …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… 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 … inter-city bus application checklist. Checklist Simplified ICB application Forms Special authorization licence …
Application process
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 20:54
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Application process Taxi Ride-hail (TNS) Inter-city bus … 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 …
Support or object to an application
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:09
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Support or object to an application The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) … 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 …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Wed, 07/03/2024 - 00:37
… 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 … respond to applicant inquiries. Once the Board receives an application, all communications with the Board by applicants …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:17
… Reduce or stop inter-city bus service 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 …
Hearings
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:07
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied 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 …
Inter-city bus licensee list
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Last updated: Thu, 01/11/2024 - 09:00
… Railtour Company Ltd. Engaged carrier only Year-round Greyhound Lines Inc. Vancouver to Washington border …
Urgent public need
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Last updated: Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:07
… 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 …
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 …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:01
… 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 prevent the Board from considering the application. In such a case, the Board may adjourn the …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 13:07
… (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) PT Board Form 7-S (simplified): Inter-city bus application overview (87 KB) PT Board Form 8: Inter-city bus … penalties (71 KB) Transportation Network Service application package: Board and Registrar forms (222 KB) …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:10
… rules of taxis in the area? Make sure you understand the application process . It explains how the Board uses the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Types of rates and forms … Board Form 10 - Metered Taxi Rate (475 KB) alongside their application package. Hourly rates Hourly rates, also referred …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:20
… “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process for taxi operators . Learn how the Board … using the information and evidence you submit in your application package. Increasing fleet size To increase your … should summarize and explain the data you submit with your application. Applying to operate in an area with different …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… and submitters Introduction It is important to ensure an application for a new or amended licence has the information … for its decision. This page will help you create the best application you can for your proposed service. While the … will make the ultimate decision on whether to approve an application, you should provide the best possible …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
Taxi cameras
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Last updated: Fri, 06/28/2024 - 15:49
… within the company’s originating area. Newspaper notices must include the following information: Public Notice …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… is a public need for that proposed service ; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … in British Columbia . Make sure you understand the application process . It explains how the Board uses the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Checklist New taxi licence …
Uber transfer application Q&As
Type: News and updates
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 considered by the Board in a licence transfer? In an application to transfer a licence, the Board considers only …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-05/uber-transfer-application-qas
Preparing a business plan
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 20:56
… that is consistent with the other material in the application submission Includes information on the background … required to publish notice of “the fact and nature” of an application. The Board may get some of this information from … fleet, you must submit an updated business plan with your application. The updated business plan focuses on the changes …
Notice of Terms and Conditions Update
Type: News and updates
Published: Thu, 01/04/2024 - 13:00
… are a specified class of licences: Inter-city bus (ICB); Transportation Network Services (TNS); Limousines; and … of “mass updating” of remaining licences, including TNS, ICB, PDVA: Limo, and PDVA: Other PDV licences. What happens … licence type 28(2) states that “If the Board approves an application for a licence, the Board must specify the special …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2024-01/notice-terms-and-conditions-update
Inter-city bus COVID-19 policy extension and consultation
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 04/19/2023 - 14:06
… March 18, 2020, the Board has allowed Inter-City Bus (ICB) operators to temporarily reduce or suspend scheduled … to the Board for a reduction of service amendment (ICB COVID-19 Policy). The Passenger Transportation Act states … and conditions are set, licensees must submit an amendment application to the Board to reduce or eliminate a route or …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-04/inter-city-bus-covid-19-policy-extension-and-consultation
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:51
… licensees are currently more likely to make a rate change application to the Board to build in the additional cost of …
Notice to Taxi Licensees RE: Terms and Conditions Update
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 07/12/2023 - 01:00
… type Section 28(2) states that “If the Board approves an application for a licence, the Board must specify the special … phone dispatch Apps may not accept payment for fares 1. An application (app) offered by the licensee that allows …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-07/notice-taxi-licensees-re-terms-and-conditions-update
Updated policy for inter-city bus licensees
Type: News and updates
Published: Fri, 11/24/2023 - 01:00
… Bus Minimum Route Frequency Policy for inter-city bus (ICB) licensees. These revisions reflect the changed landscape … the COVID-19 pandemic. They are intended to ensure ICB operators continue to operate a basic minimum level of … The Board’s established MRF policy previously required ICB operators to apply to the Board to amend the terms and …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-11/updated-policy-inter-city-bus-licensees
Notice to licensees Re: potential changes to taxi rates regulation
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 08/16/2023 - 01:00
… any licensee within the CRR area to submit a rate change application. The Board is considering eliminating the eight … to change without the approval of a change of rate application by the Board. This is consistent with the taxi … simply notify the Board rather than go through a full application process. Taxi licensees wishing to charge a rate …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-08/notice-licensees-re-potential-changes-taxi-rates-regulation