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Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… on the licensee; “applicant” means a person who has made application to the Registrar for: a) a licence, a … direct communication is necessary. Rule 3: Sending of notices and responses The Board may send notices, … upon the evidence prior to its being considered. D. ICB applications to reduce a route or minimum route frequency …
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) … can provide a submission supporting or objecting to an application within the submission deadline. Most submissions are from industry competitors who object to an application or prospective passengers supporting a new or …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … registration documents Public need indicators Sample ICB time schedule Final step Submit your completed … inter-city bus application checklist. Checklist Simplified ICB application Forms Special authorization licence …
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 … Passenger Transportation Act. The Registrar accepts your application, makes sure it is complete and that you have met … operation, the Registrar will issue your licence. If your application is incomplete, the Registrar or Board will …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:13
… Reduce or stop inter-city bus service Inter-city bus (ICB) operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation … out in their licence. To eliminate routes or route points, ICB operators must: Submit a public rationale document. The Board will publish the rationale document with the application summary posted on the Board’s website Meet Board …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
… (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) PT Board Form 7-S (simplified): Inter-city bus application overview (87 KB) PT Board Form 8: Inter-city bus … penalties (71 KB) Transportation Network Service application package: Board and Registrar forms (222 KB) …
Hearings
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 16:05
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Hearings When deciding an application, the Board panel holds a hearing. There are two … or a combination of both based on the information in the application file. A written hearing means that all … (RPP) that participants must follow. The Board publishes notices of hearings on its website. Request an adjournment …
Providing financial information
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Last updated: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 14:40
… businesses must submit cash flow projections with an application. You must be realistic in forecasting projections … net worth statements This is a description of a company’s assets, liabilities and equity (or net worth if you are a …
Urgent public need
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Last updated: Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:07
… An applicant is responsible for a delay in submitting an application or meeting application requirements The service requested is not … An applicant purchased a vehicle before submitting an application When the Board considers an urgent public need …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:44
… authorization passenger transportation licences. If an application is approved, the Board is responsible for setting … Strategic plan 2023-2026 (4 MB) Strategic plan 2019-2022 (256 KB) Annual report 2022/2023 (6 MB) Annual report … respond to applicant inquiries. Once the Board receives an application, all communications with the Board by applicants …
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:51
… licensees are currently more likely to make a rate change application to the Board to build in the additional cost of …
Notice of hearings
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Last updated: Fri, 03/29/2024 - 00:16
Notice of hearings Hearings Search hearings Choose a date Apply Choose a date Apply There are no upcoming hearings to display … Notice of …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … industry in British Columbia. Make sure you understand the application process . It explains how the Board uses the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Checklist New taxi licence …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:17
… normal business hours An address for delivery of any notices in respect of the appeal Signature by the appellant … will proceed with the appeal unless an appellant makes an application to a Court in the nature of a prohibition to prevent the Board from considering the application. In such a case, the Board may adjourn the …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 14:19
… rules of taxis in the area? Make sure you understand the application process . It explains how the Board uses the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Types of rates and forms … Board Form 10 - Metered Taxi Rate (475 KB) alongside their application package. Hourly rates Hourly rates, also referred …
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 …
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 …
Operating with a licence
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 08:46
… meet the terms and conditions of their licences once the application is approved by the Passenger Transportation Board … conditions of passenger transportation licences when an application is approved. Terms and conditions are in standard … terms and conditions depending on the circumstances of an application. Lists of approved licensees Lists of approved …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… “legislative requirements”. Make sure you understand the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision … using the information and evidence you submit in your application package. Increasing fleet size To increase your … should summarize and explain the data you submit with your application. Applying to operate in an area with different …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… and submitters Introduction It is important to ensure an application for a new or amended licence has the information … for its decision. This page will help you create the best application you can for your proposed service. While the … will make the ultimate decision on whether to approve an application, you should provide the best possible …
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
… within the company’s originating area. Newspaper notices must include the following information: Public Notice …
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … industry in British Columbia. Make sure you understand the application process . It explains how the Board uses the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Checklist New TNS licence …
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 …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:19
… is a public need for that proposed service; and that the application, if granted, promotes sound economic conditions … industry in British Columbia. Make sure you understand the application process . It explains how the Board uses the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Checklist New limo, shuttle …
Uber transfer application Q&As
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 05/10/2023 - 13:00
… Copy Copied Uber transfer application Q&As May 10, 2023 Who is the Passenger … the Board’s approval. Approval is obtained by way of an application to the Board under section 30 of the Act. What is considered by the Board in a licence transfer? In an application to transfer a licence, the Board considers only …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-05/uber-transfer-application-qas