A passenger transportation licence is needed to operate inter-city buses (ICBs) in British Columbia. This web page has forms and information for different types of ICB applications:

To view published ICB applications go to: Inter-city Bus Applications

ICB Applications
APPLY Starting a New ICB Service
Application Guide

Step A

Guide 14:  

I want to start a new ICB service or add a new ICB route


Note: See Start a New Route (Simplified) if you want to start operating on a route that does not currently have an ICB service.
Branch Forms

Step B

Special Authorization Application Package 
Board Forms

Step C

  1. Required:
    ICB Forms Package
  2. Optional:
    Condensed Operating Plan
Send

Step D

Send your application to the Branch in Coquitlam.
APPLY Starting a New ICB Route - Simplified
Board Package

Step A

Simplified ICB Application Package

I want to start operating on a route that does not currently have an ICB service.

Branch Forms

Step B

Special Authorization Application Package 
Send

Step C

Send your application to the Branch in Coquitlam.
APPLY Reducing or Eliminating ICB Service
Application Guide

Step A

Guide 15:  
I want to reduce minimum service levels or eliminate a route for my ICB service
Branch Forms

Step B

Special Authorization Application Package
Board Forms

Step C

  1. Required:
    ICB Forms Package
  2. Optional:
    Condensed Operating Plan
Send

Step D

Send your application to the Branch in Coquitlam.