Inter-City Bus Applications

This page lists active or recent applications from commercial inter-city bus (ICB) operators that propose to add a route, or to reduce or eliminate service on a route. It provides links to application summaries and other documents that have been published in the PT Board’s Weekly Bulletin.

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Application Status

3391-18 UPN Universal Coach Line Ltd

  • Amendment of Licence (ICB)
  • 1 route: Whislter – YVR - Delta
  • Subject to contract with YVR Airport Authority

"Urgent Public Need" Process

Application considered on UPN basis & approved.

3194-18 Cantrail Coach Lines Ltd

  • Amend Special Authorization (ICB)
  • Add 1 route (Regular Process):
    • Vancouver – Pemberton

Application Documents

Refused

3408-18 108129 BC Ltd (dba Little Shuswap Taxi)

  • New Special Authorization (ICB)
  • Reservation only service
  • 1 route: Salmon Arm - Kamloops

Simplified Application Process

Withdrawn

3035-18 Wilson’s Transportation

  • Amend Special Authorization (ICB)
  • Add 2 routes (Simplified Process):
    • Vancouver – Kamloops
    • Vancouver – Kelowna
  • Add 1 route (Regular Process):
    • Vancouver-Whistler

Application Documents

Approved as set out in the final decision

2413-18 Blue Cactus Coach Lines (Snowbus)

  • Amend Special Authorization (ICB)
  • Mixed service reductions & expansions on 2 routes:
    1. Richmond – Whistler
    2. Burnaby – Whistler

Application Documents

Refused

2857-18 Diversified Transportation (Ebus)

  • New Special Authorization (ICB)
  • Reservation only service
  • 3 routes:
    1. Vancouver – Kamloops
    2. Kamloops – Kelowna
    3. Kelowna – Vancouver

Simplified Application Process

Approved as set out in the decision

2819-18 Merritt Shuttle Holdings Ltd.

  • New Special Authorization (ICB)
  • Reservation only service
  • 6 routes:
    1. Lower Nicola – Kamloops
    2. Kamloops – Highland Valley
    3. Merritt – Highland Valley
    4. Merritt – Sp. Bridge - Langley
    5. Merritt – Sp. Bridge – PG
    6. Merritt - Kelowna

Simplified Application Process

Approved as set out in the decision

2330-18 Whistler Rides

  • New Special Authorization (ICB)
  • 1 Route: Vancouver - Pemberton

Application Documents

Approved as set out in the decision

2712-18 Rider Express Transportation

  • New Special Authorization (ICB)
  • 1 Route: Vancouver - Alberta Border

Simplified Application Process

Approved as set out in the decision

2631-18 Silver City Stagelines

  • Amend Special Authorization (ICB)
  • Eliminate route: Trail-Castlegar
  • Reservation only service
  • Add route: Nelson-Kelowna

Simplified Application Process

Approved

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