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Request a decision reconsideration
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:27
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Request a decision reconsideration … The Board may reconsider, vary or rescind a decision if: New information becomes available There has been an error in …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… service Passenger transportation operators applying for a new licence must show the Board that they are: a fit and … the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Start or expand an inter-city bus service on an … registration documents Public need indicators Sample ICB time schedule Final step Submit your completed …
Systemic decision - rates
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Last updated: Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:47
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Systemic decision - rates The HTML … mandate goes beyond licensing decisions on individual applications and encompasses the role of regulating certain …
Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… Day, British Columbia Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day and New Year's Day, c) December 26, and d) a day set by … Board staff except in the following circumstances: a) applications made to the Registrar pursuant to sections 24, … upon the evidence prior to its being considered. D. ICB applications to reduce a route or minimum route frequency …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… safety requirements. Then they send it to the Board for a decision. If the Board decides to licence your operation, the … are made by Board members. Staff do not make decisions on applications. When making a decision on your application, the … Applicants must submit a business plan when applying for a new passenger transportation licence or when applying to …
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:44
… is to make decisions on special authorization applications relating to: Passenger directed vehicle … and inter-city buses through objective, evidence-based decision-making to meet public need and promote sound … (6 MB) Annual report 2021/2022 (5 MB) Annual report 2020/2021 (1 MB) Annual report 2019/2020 (6 MB) Annual report …
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 … must first meet requirements that are set out in the Board decision to notify the public of the changes. Make sure you … flexibility to adjust their MRF. The Board created the new policy, which will replace the ICB COVID-19 policy …
Urgent public need
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Last updated: Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:07
… the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) will process applications based on "urgent public need." This is an … need? Has a company stopped operating? Have you secured a new contract? If an application is too brief, the Board may … need it will review the application and issue a final decision in writing, with reasons. The decision will be …
Support or object to an application
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:42
… Transportation Board (Board) publishes a summary of the applications it receives on its website . Anyone can provide … to an application or prospective passengers supporting a new or expanding service. The Board considers submissions … to give information to the Board to help make a decision about an application. Submitters who are licensees …
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… service Passenger transportation operators applying for a new licence must show the Board that they are: a fit and … the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Checklist New TNS licence Before you apply … the Supplementary Terms & Conditions respecting TNSA applications and Data Requirements (495 KB) imposed by the …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 09:33
… in the Policy Manual .) I.5 Reconsideration based on new information & error in procedure (Rescinded December 22, … in the Policy Manual .) II.3 Administrative transfer applications (Rescinded on February 8, 2024. Please see the …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… service Passenger transportation operators applying for a new licence must show the Board that they are: a fit and … the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Checklist New taxi licence Before you apply … (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
… service Passenger transportation operators applying for a new licence must show the Board that they are: a fit and … the evidence you provide in your application to make a decision. Checklist New limo, shuttle and other PDV licence … and Conditions of Licence (257 KB) Public Explanation of Applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & …
Systemic decisions
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Last updated: Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:48
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Systemic decisions Systemic decision - …
Board decision on new taxi rates structures
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 01/17/2024 - 01:00
… Copy Copied Board decision on new taxi rates structures January 17, 2024 The … effect until that time. Information on implementing the new rates structures will be provided in the coming months, …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2024-01/board-decision-new-taxi-rates-structures
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… It is important to ensure an application for a new or amended licence has the information the Board needs for its decision. This page will help you create the best application … is information or facts that are verifiable and accurate. Applications and submissions may contradict each other. In …
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
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi cameras Cameras in taxis make … a licensee to temporarily defer a requirement to install a new or replacement taxi camera in one or more of its … and functionality as set out below. Approved Taxi Cameras (New installations and transfers on April 1, 2015 or later) …
Fitness
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:29
… The Board considers applicant fitness when it makes a decision on a licence: New, amendment and transfer applications for Special Authorization passenger …
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:25
… the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision using the information and evidence you submit in … with different rates If you are applying to operate in a new area with different rates, you must submit your proposed … Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you …
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 … rate. Open all Rates rule - TNS rates rule Disclaimer (PDF copy) The HTML version of the document displayed below … may contain typographical and formatting errors. The PDF version is considered the true copy. Purpose To set …
Apply to transfer a licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:31
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Apply to transfer a licence Taxi, … to transfer the licence. If the transfer is approved, a new licence is issued under the transferee’s name. The newly … administrative and has streamlined requirements for these applications. Examples of administrative transfers are: A …
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 15:13
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi meters The Passenger … Open all Rates rule - Taxi meters rule Disclaimer (PDF copy) The HTML version of the document displayed below … 17. For the purposes of this rule, apps are software applications that are used by passengers to book or hail a …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… the application process . Learn how the Board makes a decision using the information and evidence you submit in … with different rates If you are applying to operate in a new area with different rates, you must submit your proposed … Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you …
New Strategic Plan 2023-2026
Type: News and updates
Published: Wed, 07/19/2023 - 01:00
… Copy Copied New Strategic Plan 2023-2026 July 19, 2023 The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) has … Clarification of the Board’s jurisdiction as: Independent decision-maker with exclusive jurisdiction over key aspects …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-07/new-strategic-plan-2023-2026
Providing financial information
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Last updated: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 14:40
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Providing financial information The … money will flow in and out of your business each month. New applicants and existing businesses must submit cash flow … cash flow projections for 36 months Start-up costs (new companies) Operating costs (established companies) An …