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April 13, 2022
Vancouver Cruise Ship Schedule for TNS and Taxi Operators

As the 2022 cruise ship season commences in Vancouver, TNS and Taxi Licensees are reminded to review their terms and conditions of licence and the cruise ship schedule. The Board will continue its efforts to ensure that any changes or amendments are posted in the Weekly Bulletin or here.



Introduction to the Passenger Transportation Board

PTB Sign The Passenger Transportation Board ("Board") is an independent tribunal in British Columbia established under the Passenger Transportation Act.

The Board consists of 7 part-time members, including the chair, and 11 full time staff. The Board's primary responsibility is to make decisions on applications relating to passenger directed vehicle authorizations (e.g. taxis, limousines, shuttle vans); inter-city bus authorizations; and transportation network service authorizations (e.g. ride hailing) in British Columbia. The Board receivesapproximately 200 applications in a year.

When an application file is ready for Board review, the Chair assigns the file to a panel of the Board. The panel of one or more members reviews the file and makes a decision on the application. Most decisions are made based on the written material in the file. Less than 5% of applications are set down for a public hearing.

The Board also hears appeals regarding administrative penalties (including fines and licence suspensions) that are imposed on an operator by the Registrar of Passenger Transportation. The Board receives few appeals throughout a year.

The Board meets every 6-8 weeks. Meetings focus on policy development and procedural matters. File decisions are not made at Board meetings.

The Board was formed on June 28, 2004. The Board office is located in Victoria.

Link for the Registrar of Passenger Transportation

The Board and the Registrar, Passenger Transportation Branch, both have distinct responsibilities for the implementation of the Passenger Transportation Act. Contact the Registrar or staff at the Passenger Transportation Branch for information and services related to:

  • Submitting an application for a passenger transportation licence (Special Authorization and/or General Authorization)
  • Compliance and enforcement in the commercial passenger transportation industry