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.

More Information:

  • Simplified ICB Applications
  • Regular ICB Application
  • Making a Submission on an Application Process
Application Status

Universal Coach Line Ltd.
Trade Name: YVR Whistler Skylynx

Amend ICBA Licence

  • Reduce restriction for Limited Pick Up & Drop Off to enable the following short trips along the route:
    • Vancouver Hotel Area - Squamish
    • Squamish - Whistler

Application Documents

  • Dec 02 2020: application summary
  • Mar 31, 2021 decision

Approved in part

Rider Express Transportation Corp.
Trade Name: Rider Express

Amend ICBA Licence

  • Amend the terms and conditions of a licence with Special Authorization: Inter-City Bus Authorization (ICBA)
  • Add the following route on a reservation basis:
    • Route B: Penticton/Kelowna to Alberta Border and Hwy 1 (Penticton is seasonal)

Application Documents

  • Dec 9 2020: application summary

Open for Submissions
Deadline: December 21, 2020

Epic Rides Limited.
Trade Name: Epic Rides

Amend ICBA Licence

  • Amend the terms and conditions of a licence with Special Authorization: Inter-City Bus Authorization (ICBA)
  • Add the following route:
    • Route 2: Whistler - Richmond

Application Documents

  • Dec 9 2020: application summary

Open for Submissions
Deadline: December 21, 2020

Thompson Valley Charters Ltd.

Amend ICBA Licence

  • Add the following route on a reservation basis:
    • Route 2: Kamloops - BC/Alberta border (HWY 16)

Application Documents

  • Oct 16 2020: application summary
  • Feb 10 2021: decision

Approved

7907-20 Waivin Flags Ltd.
Trade Name: Waivin Flags Taxi

New ICBA Licence

  • Operate the following routes on a reservation basis:
    • A: Port Hardy - Campbell River

Application Documents

  • July 15 2020: application summary
  • Sep 9 2020: decision

Approved

7907-20 Mary Gillian STAINSBY
Trade Name: Owl Bus

New ICBA Licence

  • New Special Authorization: Inter-City Bus Authorization (ICBA)
  • Operate the following routes on a reservation and/or Flag Drop (fd) basis:
    • Route A: Lillooet - Kamloops
    • Route B: Lillooet - Whistler
    • Route C: Lillooet - Lytton

Application Documents

  • Mar 18 2020: application summary
  • Jun 24 2020: decision

Approved

7922-19 Rider Express Transportation Corporation
Trade Name: Rider Express

Amend ICBA Licence
To amend Route "A" (Vancouver - BC/Alberta) by:

  • Increasing minimum frequency for route points between Salmon Arm and the Alberta border from 2 per week to 1 daily trip.
  • Adding the following new route points:
    • Sorrento
    • Village of Chase
    • City of Surrey

Application Documents

  • Feb 5 2020: application summary
  • Jun 22 2020: decision

Approved

8875-20 Gurdev Singh RANDHAWA & Jagraj Singh SANGHA
Trade Name: 1313 Transport

New ICBA Licence

  • New Special Authorization: Inter-City Bus Authorization (ICBA)
  • Operate the following route on a reservation basis:
    • Route A: Vancouver-BC/AB Border (HWY1)

Application Documents

  • May 6 2020: application summary
  • Jul 9 2020: decision

Refused

9608-20 Eagle Transit Ltd.
Trade Name: Eagle Transit, Eagle Cabs, Island Transit, NH CONNECTIONS HAIDA GWAII

Amendment of Licence-ICBA

Simplified ICB Process

Eliminate the following route:

  • Route A: Sandspit - Queen Charlotte Village

Application Documents

  • Jul 22 2020: application summary
  • Oct 30 2020: decision

Approved

9338-20 Michael David HATHAWAY
Trade Name: Mountain Man Mike's

Amendment of Licence-ICBA

Simplified ICB Process

Add the following route on a reservation basis:

  • Route C: Osoyoos - Kelowna

Application Documents

  • June 17, 2020: decision
  • May 20, 2020: application summary

Approved

9000-20 Tofino Bus Services Inc.
Nanaimo

Trade Names:

  • Vancouver Island Connector
  • Tofino Bus Lines
  • All Island Express

Amendment of Licence-ICBA

Eliminate the following route:

  • Route 5: Campbell River - Port Hardy

Application Documents

  • May 13, 2020: application summary
  • September 1 2020: decision

Approved

3607-19 Squamish Connector
West Vancouver

New Special Authorization (ICB)

New Special Authorization to operate ICBs on a reservation basis:

  • A. Vancouver - Squamish

Application Documents

  • Aug 14 2019: application summary
  • Oct 29 2019: decision

Approved

6041-19 Sunshine Coast Connector Ltd.
Sechelt

Amendment of Licence-ICB

Reduce minimum route frequency on Route A:

  • Powell River - Langdale Ferry Terminal
  • Year-round to seasonal (May 15 - September 15)

Application Documents

  • June 26 2019: application summary
  • Oct 16 2019: decision

Approved

5043-19 Diversified Transportation
dba: Ebus | Prince George

Amendment of Licence-ICB

  • Expand Route B: Add 5 route points between Kamloops & Kelowna via
    Highway 1
  • Add Route D: Kamloops - PG

Application Documents

  • June 5 2019: application summary
  • Aug 28 2019: decision

Approved in part

3918-18 Harbour Air Ltd.
Richmond Headquarters | Richmond

Amendment of Licence-ICB

Amend weekday, seasonal ICB service on the Sunshine Coast Highway between Sechelt and Egmont as follows:

  • A. Shorten the route by terminating trips at Madeira Park instead of Egmont
  • B. Add "Alternative Routes" authorization
  • C. 3. Reduce seasonal operating period from May to October to a minimum period from June 7 to August 24.

Application Documents

  • May 22 2019: application summary
  • Aug 14 2019: decision

Approved

5053-19 Joseph Anthony David PICHIE
dba Pine Pass Transport | Mackenzie

New Special Authorization-ICB
Simplified ICB Process

New Special Authorization to operate ICBs on a reservation-only basis on the following route:

  • A. Prince George - Mackenzie

Application Documents

  • Apr 3 2019: application summary
  • Apr 29 2019: decision

Approved as set out in
the decision

4449-19 Michael David HATHAWAY
dba Mountain Man Mike's | Kaslo

New Special Authorization-ICB
Simplified ICB Process

Application to operate ICBs on a reservation-only basis on 2 routes:

  • A. Kaslo - Vancouver
  • B. Kaslo - BC/Alberta Border (HWY 3)*

Application Documents

  • Mar 27 2019: application summary
  • May 9 2019: decision

*Simplified ICB Application requirements apply to Route B.

Approved

4745-19 Balwaria Empire PVT Ltd
dba Cold Shot | Edmonton

New Special Authorization-ICB
Simplified ICB Process

Application to operate ICBs on a reservation-only basis on the following route:

  • A. Fort St. John - BC/Alberta Border (HWY 2)

Application Documents

  • Mar 13 2019: application summary
  • Apr 3 2019: decision

Approved as set out in the decision

4092-18 Rider Express Transportation

  1. Amend Route A
    • Reduce frequency (Kamloops-AB)
    • Eliminate 4 stops:
      • Sorrento
      • Chase
      • Langley
      • Coquitlam
  2. Add 3 Routes (reservations required):
    • B: Kamloops - Kelowna (daily)
    • C: Merritt - Kelowna (daily)
    • D: Kelowna - Penticton (seasonal)*

Application Documents

  • Mar 6 2019: application summary
  • Jul 31 2019: decision

*Simplified ICB Application requirements apply to Route D only.

Approved in part

4602-18 Gertzen Ventures Ltd
(dba Adventure Charter & Rentals)

  • Simplified Application Process
  • New Special Authorization (ICB)
  • 2 routes:
    • A: Prince George-Surrey
    • B: Williams Lake-Kamloops

Application Documents

  • Feb 27 2019: application summary
  • Mar 27 2019: decision

Approved

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

  • Nov 15 2016: decision

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

  • Oct 24 2018: application summary
  • Dec 12, 2018: decision

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

  • Oct 24 2018: application summary

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

  • Sep 26 2018: application summary
  • Oct 16 2018: preliminary decision
  • Oct 31 2018: final decision

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

  • Sep 26 2018: application summary
  • Nov 27, 2018: decision

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

  • Sep 19 2018: application summary
  • Oct 16 2018:  decision

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

  • Sep 19 2018: application summary
  • Oct 19 2018: decision

Approved as set out in the decision

2330-18 Whistler Rides

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

Application Documents

  • Aug 29 2018: application summary
  • Oct 26, 2018: decision

Approved as set out in the decision

2712-18 Rider Express Transportation

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

Simplified Application Process

  • Aug 29 2018: application summary
  • Oct 12 2018: decision

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

  • Aug 15 2018: application summary
  • Aug 31 2018: decision

Approved

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