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Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:49
… Limousine, shuttle, and other Passenger Directed Vehicles (PDV) operators must have a passenger transportation licence, … 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 …
Change rates or rules
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 14:19
… limousine, shuttle, and other passenger directed vehicle (PDV) operators applying to make changes to their rates must … the Board requires 51% of licensees to submit rate change applications before it will consider changes to a common … the taxis in the common rate area, must submit rate change applications before the Board will consider changes to the …
Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… 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 … to the Minister of Finance; or c) credit card. J. PDV fleet size reviews Open all Rule 61: Reviews for …
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 II.3 Administrative transfer applications (Rescinded on February 8, 2024.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 … updated version in the Policy Manual .) III.6 Specialty PDV vehicles (Rescinded on November 23, 2023. Please see the …
Amend or change a limousine or shuttle licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:25
… Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you … is obtained Checklist Amend a limousine, shuttle or other PDV licence Forms Special Authorization licence application … and Conditions of Licence (257 KB) Public Explanation of Applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & …
Application process
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 20:56
… 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 …
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 … Social Media policy . General submission requirements on applications are stated in the Board’s RPP 13 and 46 …
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 exception to regular processing. Applications are not published and submissions are not solicited. Examples of applications processed under urgent public need include: A …
Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle rates
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Last updated: Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:27
… rates Limousine and other passenger directed vehicle (PDV) operators must charge rates that are approved by the … enforceable requirements that all limousine and Other PDV operators must adhere to. The Board has created a number … Rates Rule - Limousine Rates Rule Rates Rule - Other PDV Rates Rule Failure to follow the Board's Rates Rules may …
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 … bankruptcy (655 KB) PT Board Form 6: Public explanation of applications (300 KB) PT Board Form 7: Inter-city bus … Board Form 13: Individual fares (454 KB) PT Board Form 14: PDV rules (607 KB) PT Board Form 15: Reconsideration request …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Sun, 03/31/2024 - 21:34
… of temporary and urgent need. Fees for Festive Season TOP applications are the same as regular TOP applications. Read the Festive Season TOPs policy for more … Season TOP (limousines and other PDVs) Limousine and other PDV operators often experience spikes in demand during the …
Other passenger directed vehicle licensee list
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Last updated: Wed, 07/19/2023 - 10:04
… Share Copy Copied Updated: July 2023 Legal name Trade name PDV type Regional districts 0838255 B.C. LTD. LANGUAGE …
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 types of hearings: written and oral. The Board panel will decide whether to hold a written hearing, oral hearing, or a combination of both …
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 must have a passenger transportation licence with special authorization. Inter-city bus services operate between cities on a schedule, over regular routes and charge per person fares. …
Amend or change a taxi licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:05
… Some amendments may be considered ‘minor’. Minor amendment applications can be less detailed. The Board will let you … (257 KB) Municipal notice (575 KB) Public explanation of applications (300 KB) Disclosure of unlawful activity & …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… 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 … URLs and dates of any references or statistics included. Applications should include the most up-to-date information …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… 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 …
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 Inter-city bus (ICB) operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to eliminate routes or route points set out in their licence. To eliminate routes or route points, …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… (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 …
Fitness
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:29
… a decision on a licence: New, amendment and transfer applications for Special Authorization passenger transportation licences Urgent Public Need applications Temporary Operating Permit applications The Board may conduct a fitness review of a …
Amend or change a ride-hailing (TNS) licence
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Last updated: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:12
Print PDF Share Copy Copied Amend or change a ride-hailing (TNS) licence Ride-hailing (TNS) companies must apply to the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to amend or change their terms and conditions of licence. They cannot apply to amend terms and …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/amend-or-change-ride-hailing-tns-licence
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 … for making objective, evidence-based decisions on applications for special authorization passenger … Act. The Registrar is responsible for: Processing applications and issuing licences for Special Authorization …
Apply to transfer a licence
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Last updated: Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:31
… administrative and has streamlined requirements for these applications. Examples of administrative transfers are: A …
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 Decisions made by the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) cannot be appealed. This means the decision is final. The Board may reconsider, vary or rescind a decision if: New information …
Public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:08
… demonstrate the following. Public need The Board reviews applications and considers the extent and type of public need …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/public-need-sound-economic-conditions