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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 …
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 … (Registrar form) Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) Inter-city bus route worksheet (659 KB) (for … registration documents Public need indicators Sample ICB time schedule Final step Submit your completed …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Application process Taxi Ride-hail … in your application, Board staff draft and email you a summary of your application. The summary includes the …
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 Passenger Transportation Board (Board) publishes a summary of the applications it receives on its website . …
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 … The Board will publish the rationale document with the application summary posted on the Board’s website Meet Board requirements …
Hearings
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Hearings When deciding an application, … (RPP) that participants must follow. The Board publishes notices of hearings on its website. Request an adjournment …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
… Forms Print PDF Share Copy Copied Passenger Transportation Board forms PT … (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) PT Board Form 7-S (simplified): Inter-city …
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 … how the survey was conducted. You should also provide a summary of the survey results. It is important that you …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
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 requested is not …
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 … other information that you think is relevant. Executive summary Summarizes key points in your business plan …
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 …
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 …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:17
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Appeal an administrative penalty … 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 …
Ride-hail (TNS) rates
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 18:17
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Ride-hail (TNS) rates Ride-hail … rate. Open all Rates rule - TNS rates rule Disclaimer (PDF copy) The HTML version of the document displayed below … be set on a case by case basis after a review of the TNS application and taxi rates in an area. 3. TNS minimum rates …
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, … as an Android or Apple iOS product) that is loaded with application software to be used as a taxi meter. A “fare” …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 14:19
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Change rates or rules Taxi, limousine, … 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 …
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 … The public is made aware of pending applications through a summary published in the Board’s Weekly Bulletin. There is a …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-05/uber-transfer-application-qas
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 … using the information and evidence you submit in your application package. Increasing fleet size To increase your …
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 … 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
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi Taxi operators must have a … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … industry in British Columbia. Make sure you understand the application process . It explains how the Board uses the …
Notice of Terms and Conditions Update
Type: News and updates
Published: Thu, 01/04/2024 - 13:00
… may contain typographical and formatting errors. The PDF version (150 KB) is considered the true copy. Notice of … are a specified class of licences: Inter-city bus (ICB); Transportation Network Services (TNS); Limousines; and … 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
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:51
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Systemic decision - rates The HTML … may contain typographical and formatting errors. The PDF version (557 KB) is considered the true copy. Credit Card … licensees are currently more likely to make a rate change application to the Board to build in the additional cost of …
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
Notice to Taxi Licensees RE: Terms and Conditions Update
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 07/12/2023 - 01:00
… may contain typographical and formatting errors. The PDF version (131 KB) is considered the true copy. The … 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