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Application process
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Last updated: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:51
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Application process Taxi Ride-hail (TNS) Inter-city bus … to the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to: Get a licence (with special authorization) to operate a passenger … safety requirements. Then they send it to the Board for a decision. If the Board decides to licence your operation, the …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… bus operators must have a passenger transportation licence with special authorization. Inter-city bus services … 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 …
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 operators must apply to the Passenger … “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will …
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:25
… Share Copy Copied Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence Limousine, shuttle and other passenger directed … “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will …
Amend or change a ride-hailing (TNS) licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:12
… PDF Share Copy Copied Amend or change a ride-hailing (TNS) licence Ride-hailing (TNS) companies must apply to the … “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision using the information and evidence you submit in …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/amend-or-change-ride-hailing-tns-licence
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 …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:38
… of passenger directed vehicle (PDV) or inter-city bus (ICB). Legislation The Passenger Transportation Act defines … the updated version in the Policy Manual.) Open all II: Application matters II.1 Written submissions (Rescinded on … version in the Policy Manual .) II.2 Urgent public need (UPN) Purpose To clarify the Board’s policy for handling …
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Mon, 10/23/2023 - 14:39
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Systemic decision - rates The HTML version of the document displayed … in respect of passenger directed vehicles operated under a licence… and approve any rule, practice or tariff of the … licensees are currently more likely to make a rate change application to the Board to build in the additional cost of …
Request a decision reconsideration
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:27
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Request a decision reconsideration … A person who seeks a reconsideration of a decision on an application may apply within 30 days of the date of …
Operating with a licence
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Last updated: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:52
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Operating with a licence Taxi … meet the terms and conditions of their licences once the application is approved by the Passenger Transportation Board …
Apply to transfer a licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:31
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Apply to transfer a licence Taxi, … for approval. If the licence expires during this time, the application will be returned to the applicants. Both the …
Support or object to an application
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Last updated: Fri, 01/05/2024 - 15:57
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Support or object to an application The … to give information to the Board to help make a decision about an application. Submitters who are licensees …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… Taxi Taxi operators must have a passenger transportation licence, with special authorization, to operate a taxi … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Checklist New taxi licence Before you apply …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Thu, 01/04/2024 - 15:40
… Reduce or stop inter-city bus service Inter-city bus (ICB) operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation … to eliminate routes or route points set out in their licence. To eliminate routes or route points, ICB operators … The Board will publish the rationale document with the application summary posted on the Board’s website Meet Board …
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… (TNS) companies must have a passenger transportation licence, with special authorization, to operate a TNS … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Checklist New TNS licence Before you apply …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:49
… (PDV) operators must have a passenger transportation licence, with special authorization, to operate a limo, … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Checklist New limo, shuttle and other PDV licence …
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 … (RPP) that participants must follow. The Board publishes notices of hearings on its website. Request an adjournment … an application At any time before the date of the Board’s decision, an applicant may withdraw an application by giving …
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 … would promote sound economic conditions. If you need a licence to satisfy a contract, include the contract and a … need it will review the application and issue a final decision in writing, with reasons. The decision will be …
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 the Board needs for its decision. … MB) , Hara Associates, June 2018. Passenger Transportation Amendment Act (Bill 55) Legislative Debates , Hansard …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
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 …
Systemic decisions
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Last updated: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:48
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Systemic decisions Systemic decision - …
Fitness
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:29
… bus operators apply for a passenger transportation licence, they show the Passenger Transportation Board that … The Board considers applicant fitness when it makes a decision on a licence: New, amendment and transfer applications for Special Authorization …
News and updates
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Last updated: Fri, 03/29/2024 - 00:16
… Weekly bulletin Wednesday, March 27 News and updates Application summaries Decisions Hearings March 27, 2024 2024 … reminded to review the terms and conditions (T&C) of their licence as the 2024 cruise ship season begins in Vancouver. … April 1, 2024, the B Keep reading January 17, 2024 Board decision on new taxi rates structures The Passenger …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:33
… notification that the licensee may appeal the Registrar’s decision to the Board. A notice of appeal (80 KB) must be … 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 …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Thu, 11/30/2023 - 11:50
… There are three types of TOP and each requires a different application: Regular TOP (taxis, limos, shuttles, and other … want to permanently expand your fleet, you must submit an amendment application to the Board to add taxis or add … Urgent public need Amend or change a limo or shuttle licence Amend or change a taxi licence … Temporary Operating …