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Support or object to an application
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/support-or-object-application
… Transportation Board (Board) publishes a summary of the applications it receives on its website . Anyone can provide … Social Media policy . General submission requirements on applications are stated in the Board’s RPP 13 and 46 …
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:09
Resources
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/resources
… following from a previous study published in September 2021. It also looks at the consequences on operating costs … Transportation Industry, Hara Associates, September 2021 (3 MB) This investigation was conducted to determine the … investigation was undertaken in the context of relevant applications of Uber Canada Inc. and Facedrive Inc. …
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Last updated: Wed, 10/16/2024 - 13:31
Application process
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/application-process
… are made by Board members. Staff do not make decisions on applications. When making a decision on your application, the … services. In this situation, the Board will process applications based on " urgent public need ." This is an …
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 20:54
Providing financial information
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/providing-financial-information
… net worth statements This is a description of a company’s assets, liabilities and equity (or net worth if you are a …
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Last updated: Thu, 08/01/2024 - 15:33
Urgent public need
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/urgent-public-need
… the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) will process applications based on "urgent public need." This is an exception to regular processing. Applications are not published and submissions are not solicited. Examples of applications processed under urgent public need include: A …
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Last updated: Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:07
Forms
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/forms
… vehicles (270 KB) PT Board Form 4: Municipal notice (taxi applications) (575 KB) PT Board Form 5: Disclosure of … bankruptcy (655 KB) PT Board Form 6: Public explanation of applications (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus …
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Last updated: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 13:07
Board rules of practice and procedure
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/board-rules-practice-procedure
… Board staff except in the following circumstances: a) applications made to the Registrar pursuant to sections 24, … of Board related matters, including, but not limited to, applications for special authorization that have been received by the Board, decisions on applications for special authorizations, hearing notices, …
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 23:52
About the Passenger Transportation Board
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/about
… is to make decisions on special authorization applications relating to: Passenger directed vehicle … for making objective, evidence-based decisions on applications for special authorization passenger … (4 MB) Annual report 2022/2023 (6 MB) Annual report 2021/2022 (5 MB) Annual report 2020/2021 (1 MB) Annual report …
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Last updated: Tue, 09/10/2024 - 11:57
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
… is information or facts that are verifiable and accurate. Applications and submissions may contradict each other. In … kinds of information and evidence are commonly provided in applications to the Board. This list is not exhaustive, and … Industry (3 MB) , Hara Associates, September 2021. Transportation Network Companies in British Columbia …
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
Systemic decision - rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/systemic-decision-rates
… mandate goes beyond licensing decisions on individual applications and encompasses the role of regulating certain …
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:51
Rates policy project
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/rates
… Cost increases due to inflation will be met by the new custom Taxi Cost Index (TCI) . Currently, the Board uses its … affecting the taxi sector. The new TCI will calculate custom increases more applicable to the taxi sector. This new … decisions on rates, including the new rates structures and custom TCI, will provide the taxi sector with more support to …
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Last updated: Thu, 07/04/2024 - 15:55
Responding to climate change
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/responding-climate-change
… B.C. government. The Climate Change Accountability Act and 2021 Ministerial Order set the Province’s greenhouse gas …
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:08
Taxi rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi-rates
… may use the table as a guide when it considers new taxi applications or taxi rate change applications. Operating areas with common rates rules There … operators and the consumers they serve. In future years, a custom Taxi Cost Index (TCI) will be established. 2023 TLCI …
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Last updated: Tue, 07/23/2024 - 12:57
Operating with a licence
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/operating-licence
… using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
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Last updated: Wed, 04/10/2024 - 08:46
Vehicle booking apps
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/vehicle-booking-apps
… vehicles using their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:04
Ride-hail (TNS)
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/ride-hail-tns
… the Supplementary Terms & Conditions respecting TNSA applications and Data Requirements (495 KB) imposed by the … using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
Taxi
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi
… (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & … using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
Limousine and shuttle
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/limousine-and-shuttle
… and Conditions of Licence (257 KB) Public Explanation of Applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & … using a booking app on their smartphone. Smartphone applications (apps) connect customers to transportation …
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Last updated: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:19
Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/limo-other-pdv-rates
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 …
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Last updated: Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:27
Taxi meters
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/taxi-meters
… 17. For the purposes of this rule, apps are software applications that are used by passengers to book or hail a …
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Last updated: Thu, 10/10/2024 - 13:08
Preparing an accessible service plan
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/preparing-accessible-service-plan
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 …
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Last updated: Fri, 08/23/2024 - 12:32
Taxi Rates - Cost of Living Adjustment 2023
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-08/taxi-rates-cost-living-adjustment-2023
… 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) … Act will create a new Taxi Cost Index that calculates custom inflationary and cost-of-living increases more …
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Published: Wed, 08/02/2023 - 01:00
TLCI review of taxi rates
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/news/2023-08/tlci-review-taxi-rates
… and the consumers they serve. In 2022, a combined 2020/2021 TLCI of 5.3% was offered. In 2022, the Board also … CPI trending for January and February 2022 in addition to 2021. In 2023, as the Board offers its final intake of TLCI before implementation of the Board’s Custom Taxi Cost Index, the Board considered CPI BC data for …
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Published: Wed, 08/23/2023 - 01:00
Hearings
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/application-hearings
Print PDF Share Copy Copied Hearings When deciding an application, the Board panel holds a hearing. There are two types of hearings: written and oral. The Board panel will decide whether to hold a written hearing, oral hearing, or a combination of both …
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Last updated: Wed, 06/12/2024 - 21:07
Q&As for the 2023 Passenger Transportation Board Investigation: COVID-19 Recovery for Passenger Transportation Industry in BC
… 14, 2022 Why did the Board conduct an investigation in 2021? In 2021, the Board decided to conduct an investigation, pursuant … six months barring any unforeseen circumstances. Which applications are affected? As this investigation is being …
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Published: Wed, 12/14/2022 - 13:00