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Vehicle booking apps
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Last updated: Tue, 05/30/2023 - 17:42
… the Registrar of Passenger Transportation if you have questions or concerns about illegal ride-hail operators. All …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… Manual .) I.3 Exclusions (Rescinded.) I.4 Constitutional questions (Rescinded December 1, 2023. Please see the updated …
Preparing an accessible service plan
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:12
… to submit a complete accessible service plan. Use these questions as a guide for the type of information to put in … Include information that answers the following types of questions. Do you use a computer dispatch system, a manual …
Making the passenger transportation industry more accessible
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:09
… for people with disabilities. Contact us with comments, questions, or recommendations on the Board’s commitment to …
Providing financial information
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Last updated: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 14:40
… and operating expenses. Start-up expenses may include: Licensing fees Vehicle purchases Rent Professional services …
Preparing a business plan
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:02
… and why the changes are necessary. Consider these questions when preparing your updated business plan: Proposed … their source? Sample business plan template Consider these questions in developing your business plan outline. You can …
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 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 …
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:51
… The Passenger Transportation Act (the Act) regulates the licensing and operation of commercial passenger … and duties of the Board. The Board’s mandate goes beyond licensing decisions on individual applications and …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:44
… licence and deals with commercial passenger transportation licensing and compliance Making sure commercial passenger …
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 between cities on a schedule, over regular routes and charge per person fares. …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 14:19
… the Board may also consider the following factors or questions: Are rates and rules clear and complete so total …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… your application is approved and you have completed the licensing requirements. Open all How the Board makes a …
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 Passenger transportation licensees may appeal an administrative penalty imposed by the Registrar of Transportation (Registrar). The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is responsible for …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… or governments should answer the following kinds of questions: Why does the organization believe the proposed …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… Board staff will ask the guest of the Board a set of questions, and then the hearing chair may allow some or all participants to ask questions, through the panel, of the guest of the Board. … participant has had notice of the proceeding; h) ask questions of participants and witnesses; i) provide …
Final deadline to activate additional taxi licenses extended to July 1, 2023
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Published: Wed, 12/28/2022 - 05:38
Copy Copied Final deadline to activate additional taxi licenses extended to July 1, 2023 December 28, 2022 In light of recent feedback from licensees indicating the ongoing struggles and challenges to obtain replacement parts and vehicles (many of which …
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 passenger transportation safer for operators and passengers. The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) sets the rules for taxi camera use. Taxi camera programs operate in Greater Vancouver, …
Uber transfer application Q&As
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Published: Wed, 05/10/2023 - 13:00
… to begin operations in approved areas. Any additional questions regarding Uber’s operations should be directed to … day-to-day business of commercial passenger transportation licensing, safety, and compliance. After the Board decides to … measures are in place to ensure TNS comply with the rules? Questions regarding enforcement should be directed to the …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-05/uber-transfer-application-qas
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 01:02
Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi meters The Passenger Transportation Act (Act) authorizes the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to set rules, policies, and licence terms and conditions for taxi meter use and standards. This page provides information …
The Passenger Transportation Board is moving
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Published: Wed, 02/07/2024 - 13:00
… transportation industry. More information If you have questions about this move, please contact Jim Grove, …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2024-02/passenger-transportation-board-moving
Special Committee to Review Passenger Directed Vehicles
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Published: Wed, 07/12/2023 - 01:00
Copy Copied Special Committee to Review Passenger Directed Vehicles July 12, 2023 Section 42.1 of the Act required the Legislative Assembly to establish a Special Committee. On May 11, 2023, the Special Committee to Review Passenger Directed Vehicles was …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-07/special-committee-review-passenger-directed-vehicles
Privacy policy
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:07
… of replying to your message to the Board. If you have questions about our collection of your information, please … contact for more information about this privacy statement? Questions regarding this privacy statement, including the …
Update on climate change programs and initiatives
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Published: Wed, 03/06/2024 - 01:00
… links to these programs. More information If you have questions about climate change initiatives and policy at the …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2024-03/update-climate-change-programs-and-initiatives
Updated policy for inter-city bus licensees
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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 reflect the changed …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-11/updated-policy-inter-city-bus-licensees
Notice to licensees RE: potential changes to taxi and TNS rates regulation
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Published: Wed, 03/29/2023 - 14:10
… feedback. Licensees may wish to consider the following questions in response to each proposed change: What is your … to the taxi sector. The Board would likely examine certain questions during the implementation phase, such as: What does …