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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 … Board staff except in the following circumstances: a) applications made to the Registrar pursuant to sections 24, … the applicant of the Board’s decision. Rule 8: Application summary Subject to Section 26(3) of the Act, Board staff …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Application process Taxi Ride-hail (TNS) Inter-city bus … are made by Board members. Staff do not make decisions on applications. When making a decision on your application, the … 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 . Anyone can provide …
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 Open all II: Application matters II.1 Written submissions (Rescinded on … in the Policy Manual .) II.3 Administrative transfer applications (Rescinded on February 8, 2024. Please see the … version in the Policy Manual .) II.7 Peak season TOPs for limousines (Rescinded November 9, 2023. Please see the …
Urgent public need
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Last updated: Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:07
… Urgent public need Sometimes there is an urgent need for passenger transportation services. In this situation, the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) will process applications based on "urgent public need." This is an … An applicant is responsible for a delay in submitting an application or meeting application requirements The service …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… over regular routes and charge per person fares. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … 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 …
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 … is information or facts that are verifiable and accurate. Applications and submissions may contradict each other. In … 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
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 15:13
… to set rules, policies, and licence terms and conditions for taxi meter use and standards. This page provides … the authority of any licence issued in response to the application, and the inspection, testing, adjustments, … 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
… investigates the impact of Covid on monthly trip volumes for taxis and Transportation Network Services (TNS) following … investigation was undertaken in the context of relevant applications of Uber Canada Inc. and Facedrive Inc. … by Taxi and Inter-city Bus in British Columbia: update 2017, Passenger Transportation Board (682 KB) This report was …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:13
… The Board will publish the rationale document with the application summary posted on the Board’s website Meet Board requirements … revised its Inter-City Bus Minimum Route Frequency policy for ICB licensees in B.C. These changes were intended to make …
Hearings
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Hearings When deciding an application, … participants with more information to help prepare for oral hearings, including links to relevant Rules of …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:34
… and other passenger directed vehicle operators can apply for a Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) that allows you to … There are three types of TOP and each requires a different application: Regular TOP (taxis, limos, shuttles, and other … of temporary and urgent need. Fees for Festive Season TOP applications are the same as regular TOP applications. Read …
Taxi rates
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:48
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi rates Taxi operators use taxi … changes in demand. View the list of approved metered rates for individual licensees . October 20, 2023 Metered taxi rate … may use the table as a guide when it considers new taxi applications or taxi rate change applications. Operating …
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 … The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is responsible for deciding these appeals. The appellant is the licensee who … will proceed with the appeal unless an appellant makes an application to a Court in the nature of a prohibition to …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
… vehicles (270 KB) PT Board Form 4: Municipal notice (taxi applications) (575 KB) PT Board Form 5: Disclosure of … (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) PT Board Form 7-S (simplified): Inter-city …
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… special authorization, to operate a TNS service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … the Supplementary Terms & Conditions respecting TNSA applications and Data Requirements (495 KB) imposed by the …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… special authorization, to operate a taxi service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:49
… to operate a limo, shuttle, or other PDV service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … and Conditions of Licence (257 KB) Public Explanation of Applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & …
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 … Board (Board) sets minimum rates to be charged for ride-hail (TNS) trips in B.C. based on the operating … be set on a case by case basis after a review of the TNS application and taxi rates in an area. 3. TNS minimum …
Preparing a business plan
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:02
… plan Applicants must submit a business plan when applying for a new passenger transportation licence or when applying … 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 …
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 … Board for a decision. 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
Preparing an accessible service plan
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:12
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Preparing an accessible service plan … accessible service plan. Use these questions as a guide for the type of information to put in your accessible service … taxis per day, week or month? Of these, how many were for passengers with a wheelchair or scooter? How many were …
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:25
… “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … rate changes with your application. Use these forms for changes to: Hourly rates (PT Board form 11) (548 KB) … Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … rate changes with your application. Use these forms for changes to: Metered Taxi rates (PT Board form 10) (475 … Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you …
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 shuttle and inter-city bus operators apply for a passenger transportation licence, they show the … a decision on a licence: New, amendment and transfer applications for Special Authorization passenger …