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Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… October 18, 2023. Please see the updated version in the Policy Manual .) I.2 Records, information & reports (Rescinded on November 23, 2023. Please see the updated version in the … in the Policy Manual .) II.3 Administrative transfer applications (Rescinded on February 8, 2024. Please see the …
Policy manual
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:50
… Policy manual Passenger Transportation Board Policy Manual (503 KB) Effective: September 15, 2023 Updated: April 10, 2024 … Policy manual …
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 … it considers to be a good business plan in its Capable policy . Providing evidence If you make general statements in … apply to information and confidentiality. Business plan updates If you are applying to change your licence or add …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:13
… as long as they maintain an active level of service. In November 2023, the Board revised its Inter-City Bus Minimum Route Frequency policy for ICB licensees in B.C. These changes were intended … and more information can be found in the Board’s News and updates section . Checklist Eliminate inter-city bus route …
Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… “Board staff” includes the Director to the Board, the Policy, Programs and Communications Manager, Financial, … Board staff except in the following circumstances: a) applications made to the Registrar pursuant to sections 24, … Wednesday, January 1st, Wednesday, July 1st; Wednesday, November 11th; Wednesday, December 25th; or the first …
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 … Transportation Board (Board) publishes a summary of the applications it receives on its website . Anyone can provide … has outlined some of its considerations in its submissions policy . Submitters may wish to review the Board’s public …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:44
… is to make decisions on special authorization applications relating to: Passenger directed vehicle … Chair October 1, 2023* October 1, 2026 Carmela Allevato November 5, 2018 November 5, 2024 Garland Chow April 27, 2020 … Heather Stewart Executive Director Robert Lawson Director, Policy and Projects Jessica Sharpe Director, Operations …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Application process Taxi Ride-hail … are made by Board members. Staff do not make decisions on applications. When making a decision on your application, the … services. In this situation, the Board will process applications based on " urgent public need ." This is an …
Appeal procedures handbook
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Last updated: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 19:59
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Appeal procedures handbook Appeal procedures handbook (230 KB) Updated: November 23, 2023 … Appeal procedures handbook …
Inter-city bus licensee list
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Last updated: Thu, 01/11/2024 - 09:00
… Inter-city bus licensee list Print PDF Share Copy Copied Updated: July 2023 Legal Name Trade … Reservations Ltd. Kelowna to Big White Ski Resort November to April Blue Cactus Coach Lines Ltd. Snowbus 1. Richmond to Whistler 2. Burnaby to Whistler November to April Cantrail Coach Lines Ltd. Cantrail Coach …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:34
… demand for taxis often increases significantly from mid-November through to mid-January (the “festive season”). To … of temporary and urgent need. Fees for Festive Season TOP applications are the same as regular TOP applications. Read the Festive Season TOPs policy for more information about when you start operating …
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 … the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) will process applications based on "urgent public need." This is an exception to regular processing. Applications are not published and submissions are not …
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 … 5% GST. Related topics: Passenger Transportation Board Policy Manual … Ride-hail (TNS) rates …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 15:13
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi meters The Passenger … uses taxi soft meter models (including any software updates or hardware modifications) that meet the performance … 17. For the purposes of this rule, apps are software applications that are used by passengers to book or hail a …
Resources
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Last updated: Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:58
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Resources Legislation Passenger … Board rules of practice and procedure Operational policies Policy manual Rates rules manual Systemic decisions Forms … investigation was undertaken in the context of relevant applications of Uber Canada Inc. and Facedrive Inc. …
Updated policy for inter-city bus licensees
Type: News and updates
Published: Fri, 11/24/2023 - 01:00
… Copy Copied Updated policy for inter-city bus licensees November 24, 2023 The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) … has revised its Inter-City Bus Minimum Route Frequency Policy for inter-city bus (ICB) licensees. These revisions …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-11/updated-policy-inter-city-bus-licensees
News and updates
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Last updated: Fri, 03/29/2024 - 00:16
… News and updates Get decisions, applications, policy changes and news …
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 … a decision on a licence: New, amendment and transfer applications for Special Authorization passenger … of conduct The Board has outlined its Fit and Proper policy in its policy manual , including factors the Board …
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 … demonstrate the following. Public need The Board reviews applications and considers the extent and type of public need … to which the proposed service meets public need factors in policy , such as accessibility, affordability, safety, and …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/public-need-sound-economic-conditions
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 … is information or facts that are verifiable and accurate. Applications and submissions may contradict each other. In … must meet the requirements set out in the Board’s Policy Manual . It is up to the Board to weigh the various …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
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, … administrative and has streamlined requirements for these applications. Examples of administrative transfers are: A …
Hearings
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Hearings When deciding an application, … evidence on file The application raises a significant policy issue The Board’s Oral Hearings Handbook provides …
Responding to climate change
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:37
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Responding to climate change The scale … details . Eco-friendly taxis The Board’s eco-friendly taxi policy is a key element of the Board’s approach to address … taxis are already used in many parts of B.C., and this policy is intended to encourage and support increased use of …
Operating with a licence
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 08:46
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Operating with a licence Taxi … using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
Privacy policy
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:07
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Privacy policy The Passenger … disclosure or disposal. Specifically, access to systems, applications and the collected data is restricted to … can be sent to the Board via our contact form . … Privacy policy …