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Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… Copied The HTML version of the document displayed below for your convenience may contain typographical and formatting … a) a licence, a transfer of a licence, additional vehicles or an amendment to a licence, b) a change of … be received pursuant to Section 55(4) of the Act. All documents sent to the Board must state the: a. date of the …
Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents
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Last updated: Fri, 10/27/2023 - 16:59
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Operators applying for a passenger transportation licence must attach …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/resumes-criminal-record-checks-and-business-registration-documents
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 … that must be installed or carried on or in motor vehicles operated under the authority of any licence issued … Rates Rule – Taxi Meters Rule : Institution Reference Documents National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) …
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 charged by a licensee in respect of passenger directed vehicles operated under a licence that includes a passenger …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… version in the Policy Manual .) II.7 Peak season TOPs for limousines (Rescinded November 9, 2023. Please see the … in the Policy Manual .) III.2 Contracts & additional vehicles (Rescinded December 15, 2023. Please see the updated … Limousine rates and rules and Responding to climate change for updated information.) Open all V: Rates V.1 Taximeter …
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 … B.C. (excluding dual distance rates and flat rates). Norms for flag rates are rounded to the nearest nickel. The Board …
Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle rates
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Last updated: Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:27
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Limousine and other passenger directed … passengers are charged reasonable and predictable prices for transportation services, by setting enforceable … can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus the driver. These vehicles are used to provide separate and distinct services. …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… exceed the maximum fleet size or the maximum number of vehicles that are set out in your licence without Board … rate changes with your application. Use these forms for changes to: Metered Taxi rates (PT Board form 10) (475 … Personal net worth statements Business registration documents Public need indicators Accessible service plan …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:49
… shuttle Limousine, shuttle, and other Passenger Directed Vehicles (PDV) operators must have a passenger transportation … to operate a limo, shuttle, or other PDV service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Proposed rates Final step …
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 … information about commercial passenger transportation vehicles Obtain a National Safety Code certificate (NSC) … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Accessible service plan …
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 … information about commercial passenger transportation vehicles Obtain a National Safety Code certificate (NSC) … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Final step Submit your …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… public need and sound economic conditions Guidance for applicants and submitters Introduction It is important to … times etc. Current taxi licensees applying for more vehicles must provide operational data as outlined in … for your application. User support statements These are documents such as letters or emails written by people who …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
Vehicle booking apps
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Last updated: Tue, 05/30/2023 - 17:42
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Vehicle booking apps Passengers can … taxis and limousine, and other passenger-directed vehicles using their smartphone. Smartphone applications … making booking and dispatch an easy and efficient process for operators. Ride-hail (TNS) booking and payment apps …
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:47
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Systemic decision - rates The HTML version of the document displayed below for your convenience may contain typographical and formatting … and operation of commercial passenger transportation vehicles and services in BC. Section 6 of the Act establishes …
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 … to Suspend Administrative Penalties form and accompanying documents. Unless the appellant specifies that there is an …
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 plan. Open all Company information Vehicles How many conventional taxis are in your fleet? How …
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 … information about commercial passenger transportation vehicles Obtain a National safety code certificate (NSC) … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Sample ICB time schedule …
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, … total fares are reasonably predictable and understandable for paying passengers? Are the rates simple to measure? Are the rates within industry norms for similar services in the area or in a comparable area? Are …
Providing financial information
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Last updated: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 14:40
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Providing financial information The … the Board with: Month-by-month cash flow projections for 36 months Start-up costs (new companies) Operating costs … expenses and may include: Salaries Vehicle maintenance Fuel costs Dispatch service The total of your operating …
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:25
… exceed the maximum fleet size or the maximum number of vehicles that are set out in your licence without Board … rate changes with your application. Use these forms for changes to: Hourly rates (PT Board form 11) (548 KB) … Personal net worth statements Business identification documents Public need indicators Proposed rates Final step …
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, … cannot be transferred. The transferor is responsible for renewing their licence while waiting for approval. If the … information about commercial passenger transportation vehicles Obtain a national safety code certificate (NSC) …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:34
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) Need extra vehicles to meet an urgent temporary demand? Taxi, limo, … and other passenger directed vehicle operators can apply for a Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) that allows you to …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
… Form 3: Request to designate taxis as single shift paired vehicles (270 KB) PT Board Form 4: Municipal notice (taxi … ptboard@gov.bc.ca ) PT Board Form 22: TLCI rate increase for taxis PT Board Form 23: Request for temporary deferral … Transportation forms Registrar forms and reference documents … Forms …
Rates rules manual
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Last updated: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 20:14
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Rates rules manual Passenger …
Taxi cameras
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Last updated: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:05
… Cameras in taxis make passenger transportation safer for operators and passengers. The Passenger Transportation … - A licensee may only use taxi cameras in their vehicles when the licensee: a. is participating in a … as set out in the Taxi Camera Approval Guide (523 KB) and documents identified in that guide ; and c. installs, uses, …