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Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… “licence” means a passenger transportation licence with a Special Authorization unless otherwise specified; … who, pursuant to 27(4) of the Act, are permitted to make submissions at a hearing, but does not include a witness or a … be received pursuant to Section 55(4) of the Act. All documents sent to the Board must state the: a. date of the …
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 Ride-hail (TNS) Inter-city bus … and dispatch an easy and efficient process for operators. Data requirements Passenger directed vehicle and ride-hail (TNS) licensees must adhere to the terms and conditions in their …
Data requirements
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Last updated: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 20:11
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Data requirements Data requirements (495 KB) Updated: December 7, 2023 … Data requirements …
Data in communities under 10,000
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Last updated: Tue, 01/16/2024 - 15:32
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Data in communities under 10,000 In 2019, the Passenger … Board determined specific monthly data that it requires licensees with passenger directed vehicle authorization or …
Operational taxi data
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Last updated: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 20:13
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Operational taxi data Operational taxi data (271 KB) Updated: December 2023 … Operational taxi data …
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 … or a copy of the criminal record. Business registration documents If you are located outside of B.C. and are …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/resumes-criminal-record-checks-and-business-registration-documents
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… companies must have a passenger transportation licence, with special authorization, to operate a TNS service. Apply … Terms & Conditions respecting TNSA applications and Data Requirements (495 KB) imposed by the Board If you have … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Final step Submit your …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… operators must have a passenger transportation licence, with special authorization, to operate a taxi service. Apply … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Accessible service plan … Program (PTAP) intake is now closed for 2023. Data requirements Passenger directed vehicle and ride-hail …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:49
… operators must have a passenger transportation licence, with special authorization, to operate a limo, shuttle, or … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Proposed rates Final step … and dispatch an easy and efficient process for operators. Data requirements Passenger directed vehicle and ride-hail …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 15:13
… Taxi meters are also important to ensure trip-level data is recorded and reported under the Board’s Data … Act says that a person cannot equip their motor vehicle with a meter, unless the Board authorizes it. Section … Rates Rule – Taxi Meters Rule : Institution Reference Documents National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to: Get a licence (with special authorization) to operate a passenger … by Submitters to your application. Your replies to submissions and comments on records, information, or reports. … or local governments, unless it is confidential . Data collected from limousine, ride-hail, taxi and other …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… fleet size, you must provide historical operational data (271 KB) . Such data should show operational trends, … You should summarize and explain the data you submit with your application. Applying to operate in an area with … Personal net worth statements Business registration documents Public need indicators Accessible service plan …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… facts that are verifiable and accurate. Applications and submissions may contradict each other. In those cases, the … may evaluate the evidence behind each claim. The claims with stronger evidence and better reasoning will likely be … 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
Taxi cameras
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Last updated: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:05
… in a Board-authorized taxi camera program as set out in Licensees authorized to use taxi cameras in B . C . ; b. only … as set out in the Taxi Camera Approval Guide (523 KB) and documents identified in that guide ; and c. installs, uses, and maintains taxi cameras in compliance with Board taxi camera standards and operating requirements …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:17
… to the Board. A notice of appeal (80 KB) must be filed with the Board within 30 calendar days of receipt of notice … to Suspend Administrative Penalties form and accompanying documents. Unless the appellant specifies that there is an … potential evidence and format for the appeal (written submissions, virtual/telephone hearing, oral hearing). File …
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:25
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Amend or change a limousine or shuttle … without Board approval. Applying to operate in an area with different rates If you are applying to operate in a new … Personal net worth statements Business identification documents Public need indicators Proposed rates Final step …
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:47
… the force of law. The Board undertook a process to elicit submissions and after considering the information is … Board by February 8, 2023 . Please send your submissions with the subject line “credit card surcharge” to: … the Board Standard Rules for Taxicab Rates indicates that licensees may not charge or collect from passengers credit …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Inter-city bus Inter-city bus operators must have a passenger transportation licence with special authorization. Inter-city bus services operate … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Sample ICB time schedule …
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 … the connection of drivers of passenger directed vehicles with passengers who hail and pay for the services through the … prescribed services. Applicability This rule applies to licensees with a Transportation Network Services …
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 … View the list of approved metered rates for individual licensees . October 20, 2023 Metered taxi rate norms in B.C. … or taxi rate change applications. Operating areas with common rates rules There are eight different common …
Support or object to an application
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:42
… to an application within the submission deadline. Most submissions are from industry competitors who object to an … make a decision about an application. Submitters who are licensees can tell the Board about their business, … social media Submitters may wish to provide the Board with social media content as evidence to support their case. …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… Manual.) Open all II: Application matters II.1 Written submissions (Rescinded on December 7, 2023. Please see the …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 14:19
… or common rate rules. Common rates rules Throughout multiple regions and cities in B.C., taxi companies have … Metro Vancouver, Prince George, etc.). Within most areas with common rates, the Board requires 51% of licensees to submit rate change applications before it will …
Resources
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:58
… Forms Sample terms and conditions Operational taxi data Appeal procedures handbook Data requirements Data in … on operating costs and market share for both types of licensees, as well as impacts on broader economic factors … The recommendations were based on consultations with the taxi industry, local governments, and consumer and …
Preparing a business plan
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:02
… statements in a business plan, you must back them up with real data. For example, if you say, “people want a better taxi … impact do you think your service would have on competing licensees? What are the main risks and challenges that your …