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Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… Copied The HTML version of the document displayed below for your convenience may contain typographical and formatting … Board staff except in the following circumstances: a) applications made to the Registrar pursuant to sections 24, … the applicant of the Board’s decision. Rule 8: Application summary Subject to Section 26(3) of the Act, Board staff …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… public need and sound economic conditions Guidance for applicants and submitters Introduction It is important to … is information or facts that are verifiable and accurate. Applications and submissions may contradict each other. In … how the survey was conducted. You should also provide a summary of the survey results. It is important that you …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… temporary operating permit (TOP) or change rates) To apply for, or make changes to, a passenger transportation licence … are made by Board members. Staff do not make decisions on applications. When making a decision on your application, the … in your application, Board staff draft and email you a summary of your application. The summary includes the …
Urgent public need
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Last updated: Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:07
… 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 … usually accepts such information until the end of the publication period. How does the Board decide on urgent …
Support or object to an application
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:42
… The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) publishes a summary of the applications it receives on its website . Anyone can provide … application summary and pay the $50 fee. There is no fee for local governments and First Nation governments making …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 15:13
… to set rules, policies, and licence terms and conditions for taxi meter use and standards. This page provides … with other technologies. Weights and measures In Canada, taxi meters are exempt from approval and testing … 17. For the purposes of this rule, apps are software applications that are used by passengers to book or hail a …
Inter-city bus licensee list
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Last updated: Thu, 01/11/2024 - 09:00
… Inter-city bus licensee list Print PDF Share Copy Copied Updated: July 2023 Legal Name Trade Name Operating Routes Operating Season 9148736 Canada Inc. BLUE STAR Engaged carrier only Year-round Atlin … Railtour Company Ltd. Engaged carrier only Year-round Greyhound Lines Inc. Vancouver to Washington border …
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 … Taxi Cameras (New installations and transfers on April 1, 2015 or later) VerifEye G6 model “DN” or “DS” Dual Cam with: …
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 … over regular routes and charge per person fares. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … (Registrar form) Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) Inter-city bus route worksheet (659 KB) (for …
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… special authorization, to operate a TNS service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … the Supplementary Terms & Conditions respecting TNSA applications and Data Requirements (495 KB) imposed by the … into the challenges of the gig economy in other parts of Canada. Minimum rates Ride-hailing, where passengers hail and …
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 … will publish the rationale document with the application summary posted on the Board’s website Meet Board requirements … revised its Inter-City Bus Minimum Route Frequency policy for ICB licensees in B.C. These changes were intended to make …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… in the Policy Manual .) II.3 Administrative transfer applications (Rescinded on February 8, 2024. Please see the … version in the Policy Manual .) II.7 Peak season TOPs for limousines (Rescinded November 9, 2023. Please see the … Limousine rates and rules and Responding to climate change for updated information.) Open all V: Rates V.1 Taximeter …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:34
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) Need … and other passenger directed vehicle operators can apply for a Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) that allows you to … of temporary and urgent need. Fees for Festive Season TOP applications are the same as regular TOP applications. Read …
Public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:08
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Public need and sound economic … demonstrate the following. Public need The Board reviews applications and considers the extent and type of public need that has been demonstrated for the proposed service. In additions to demand for the …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/public-need-sound-economic-conditions
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi Taxi operators must have a … special authorization, to operate a taxi service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:49
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Limousine and shuttle Limousine, … to operate a limo, shuttle, or other PDV service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … and Conditions of Licence (257 KB) Public Explanation of Applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & …
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 … The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is responsible for deciding these appeals. The appellant is the licensee who … Note: If the Board requests information from the Registrar for the purposes of an appeal, the Registrar may, in writing, …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
… vehicles (270 KB) PT Board Form 4: Municipal notice (taxi applications) (575 KB) PT Board Form 5: Disclosure of … PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus authorization application summary (235 KB) PT Board Form 7-S (simplified): Inter-city … ptboard@gov.bc.ca ) PT Board Form 22: TLCI rate increase for taxis PT Board Form 23: Request for temporary deferral …
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 … changes in demand. View the list of approved metered rates for individual licensees . October 20, 2023 Metered taxi rate … may use the table as a guide when it considers new taxi applications or taxi rate change applications. Operating …
Preparing a business plan
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 11:02
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Preparing a business plan Applicants must submit a business plan when applying for a new passenger transportation licence or when applying … other information that you think is relevant. Executive summary Summarizes key points in your business plan …
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 … Board (Board) sets minimum rates to be charged for ride-hail (TNS) trips in B.C. based on the operating … region. This minimum rate is based on taxi flag rates for the region. For ride-hail trips, passengers agree to pay …
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:47
… - rates The HTML version of the document displayed below for your convenience may contain typographical and formatting … mandate goes beyond licensing decisions on individual applications and encompasses the role of regulating certain … Submissions were received from six submitters following publication of the Industry Advisory on January 18, 2023: …
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 licence must attach … local police agency. Individuals who are not residents of Canada must provide either a police certificate from their …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/resumes-criminal-record-checks-and-business-registration-documents
Responding to climate change
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:37
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Responding to climate change The scale … Responding to climate change is a significant priority for the B.C. government. The Climate Change Accountability … Mark or Compliance Label as a passenger car under the Canada Motor Safety Act, and has a wheelbase of not less than …
Ride-hail (TNS) licensee list
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Last updated: Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:11
… Ride-hail (TNS) licensee list Print PDF Share Copy Copied Updated: March 2024 Legal Name Trade Name Region 10311669 Canada Corp URide 2, 3, 4, 5 Black Top Cabs Ltd. Black Top … Ltd. Bonny`s Taxi 1 Kabu-Ride Inc. Kabu 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Lyft Canada Inc. Lyft 1 MDD Transport Network Inc MDD 1 Metro …