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Providing financial information
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Last updated: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 14:40
… net worth statements This is a description of a company’s assets, liabilities and equity (or net worth if you are a …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
Forms Print PDF Share Copy Copied Passenger Transportation Board forms PT Board Form 1: Vehicle proposal (352 KB) PT Board Form 2: Proposed terms and conditions of licence (257 KB) PT Board Form 3: Request to designate taxis as single shift paired …
Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
Board rules of practice and procedure Print PDF Share Copy Copied The HTML version of the document displayed below for your convenience may contain typographical and formatting errors. The PDF version (282 KB) is considered the true copy. A. General Open …
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 a submission supporting or objecting to an application …
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:51
… the topic of credit card surcharges in its December 2022 and January 2023 Board meetings. Following a motion …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:13
Print PDF Share Copy Copied Reduce or stop inter-city bus service Inter-city bus (ICB) operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to eliminate routes or route points set out in their licence. To eliminate routes or route points, …
Making the passenger transportation industry more accessible
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:09
… the Accessible BC Act came into effect on September 1, 2022. The Board must comply with corporate reporting …
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 vehicle rates Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle (PDV) operators must charge rates that are approved by the Passenger Transportation Board (Board). The Board's Rates Rules …
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 book ride-hail, taxis and limousine, and other passenger-directed vehicles using their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation services while also …
Taxi rates
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:48
… operators and the consumers they serve. In future years, a custom Taxi Cost Index (TCI) will be established. 2023 TLCI …
Taxi Rates - Cost of Living Adjustment 2023
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Published: Wed, 08/02/2023 - 01:00
… sector and decided to initiate the construction of a new custom TCI. For the future, a custom Taxi Cost Index Enacting a rule under section 7(1)(g) … was calculated from CPI (BC) data inclusive of March 2022 (the last TLCI intake) through June 2023. More …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-08/taxi-rates-cost-living-adjustment-2023
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 Limo and shuttle Taxi, ride-hail, limousine, shuttle and inter-city bus operators must meet the terms and conditions of their licences once the application is …
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 …
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 Taxi operators must submit an accessible service plan when: Starting a new taxi service and wanting to use wheelchair accessible taxis Adding taxis to a fleet, whether the fleet has …
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
Print PDF Share Copy Copied Ride-hail (TNS) Ride-hail or Transportation Network Services (TNS) companies must have a passenger transportation licence, with special authorization, to operate a TNS service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi Taxi operators must have a passenger transportation licence, with special authorization, to operate a taxi service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start a taxi service Passenger …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:19
Print PDF Share Copy Copied Limousine and shuttle Limousine, shuttle, and other Passenger Directed Vehicles (PDV) operators must have a passenger transportation licence, with special authorization, to operate a limo, shuttle, or other PDV service. Apply …
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 Limo and shuttle Taxi, ride-hail, limousine, shuttle and inter-city bus operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to: Get a licence (with …
TLCI review of taxi rates
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 08/23/2023 - 01:00
… transportation operators and the consumers they serve. In 2022, a combined 2020/2021 TLCI of 5.3% was offered. In 2022, the Board also considered CPI trending for January and … final intake of TLCI before implementation of the Board’s Custom Taxi Cost Index, the Board considered CPI BC data for …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-08/tlci-review-taxi-rates
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 …
Credit card surcharges - feedback requested
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Published: Wed, 01/18/2023 - 13:20
… and Visa recently announced that, effective October 6, 2022, businesses will be permitted to add a surcharge, if …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-01/credit-card-surcharges-feedback-requested
Board decision on new taxi rates structures
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Published: Wed, 01/17/2024 - 01:00
… make rules respecting rates (sections 7(1)(f-g)). In April 2022, the Board made it a priority to undertake a process of … structures across the province for more than a year during 2022-23. During its review, the Board consulted with taxi … decisions on rates, including the taxi rates structure and custom taxi cost index, will provide the taxi sector with …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2024-01/board-decision-new-taxi-rates-structures
Privacy policy
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:07
… and operating system you are using (e.g. Vista, XP, Safari). The date and time of the visit. The pages or …
Uber transfer application Q&As
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Published: Wed, 05/10/2023 - 13:00
Copy Copied Uber transfer application Q&As May 10, 2023 Who is the Passenger Transportation Board (Board)? The Passenger Transportation Board is an independent administrative tribunal in British Columbia established under the Passenger …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-05/uber-transfer-application-qas
Deadline to activate additional taxis extended
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Published: Wed, 12/14/2022 - 13:00
… to activate additional taxis extended December 14, 2022 Since June 2020, the Passenger Transportation Board … vehicles approved by the Board after March 2020 In May 2022 and based on consultation with the taxi industry, the … Board issued a final activation deadline of December 31, 2022. However, recent feedback from licensees indicates the …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2022-12/deadline-activate-additional-taxis-extended