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Board rules of practice and procedure
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:05
… Board rules of practice and procedure The HTML version of the document displayed below for your convenience may contain typographical and formatting … be received pursuant to Section 55(4) of the Act. All documents sent to the Board must state the: a. date of the …
Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents
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Last updated: Fri, 10/27/2023 - 16:59
… Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Operators applying for a passenger transportation licence must attach documentation that will assist the Board in assessing whether an is: a fit and proper person to …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/resumes-criminal-record-checks-and-business-registration-documents
Taxi meters
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Last updated: Tue, 10/24/2023 - 15:13
… Act (Act) authorizes the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to set rules, policies, and licence terms and conditions for taxi meter use and standards. This page provides … Rates Rule – Taxi Meters Rule : Institution Reference Documents National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) …
Resources
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 15:29
… Tribunals Act BC Laws (other acts and regulations) Board resources Board rules of practice and procedure … hearings handbook Reports 2023 Update: Economic Effects of Covid-19 on the BC Passenger Transportation Industry, Hara … investigates the impact of Covid on monthly trip volumes for taxis and Transportation Network Services (TNS) following …
Demonstrating public need and sound economic conditions
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Last updated: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:49
… public need and sound economic conditions Guidance for applicants and submitters Introduction It is important to … to your application) reference to: Economic Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the BC Passenger Transportation Industry … for your application. User support statements These are documents such as letters or emails written by people who …
https://www.ptboard.bc.ca/demonstrating-public-need-and-sound-economic-conditions
About the Passenger Transportation Board
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Last updated: Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:08
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied About the Passenger Transportation Board The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is an … accessible, and safe passenger transportation services for all across British Columbia. Vision The Board licences …
Q&As for the 2023 Passenger Transportation Board Investigation: COVID-19 Recovery for Passenger Transportation Industry in BC
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Published: Wed, 12/14/2022 - 13:00
… Copy Copied Q&As for the 2023 Passenger Transportation Board Investigation: COVID-19 Recovery for Passenger Transportation Industry in BC …
Fitness reviews
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Last updated: Tue, 10/31/2023 - 09:45
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Fitness reviews Taxi, ride-hail, … of providing the service The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) may review licensee fitness at any time to make … threats or violence The Board may: Conduct a written investigation and invite comments Direct the Registrar to …
Inter-city bus
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:46
… over regular routes and charge per person fares. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Sample ICB time schedule … policy will take effect on the expiration of the ICB COVID-19 policy on December 31, 2023. The policy changed …
News and updates
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Last updated: Wed, 01/03/2024 - 12:37
… March 27, 2024 2024 Vancouver Cruise Ship Schedule for Transportation Network Services and Taxi Companies … 5 of 34 March 27, 2024 2024 Vancouver Cruise Ship Schedule for Transportation Network Services and Taxi Companies … for the B.C. government. The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) continues to review its policies and procedures …
Board to conduct follow-up investigation on the current state of COVID-19 recovery for BC Passenger Transportation Industry
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Published: Thu, 01/26/2023 - 05:36
… Copy Copied Board to conduct follow-up investigation on the current state of COVID-19 recovery for BC Passenger Transportation Industry January 26, 2023 The …
Appeal an administrative penalty
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Last updated: Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:33
… Transportation (Registrar). The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) is responsible for deciding these appeals. The appellant is the licensee who … to Suspend Administrative Penalties form and accompanying documents. Unless the appellant specifies that there is an …
Urgent public need
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Last updated: Tue, 07/25/2023 - 17:07
… Urgent public need Sometimes there is an urgent need for passenger transportation services. In this situation, the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) will process applications based on "urgent … If an application is too brief, the Board may start an investigation. This will delay the processing of your …
Operational policies
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Last updated: Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:38
… policies Open all I: Understanding legislation I.1 Board considerations (Rescinded October 18, 2023. Please see … regional district, whether in British Columbia or not, for individual fares, over a regular route, and between fixed … public need (UPN) Purpose To clarify the Board’s policy for handling applications where applicants claim “urgent …
Passenger Transportation Board to conduct follow-up investigation on the current state of COVID-19 recovery for BC passenger transportation industry
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Published: Wed, 12/14/2022 - 13:00
… Copy Copied Passenger Transportation Board to conduct follow-up investigation on the current state of COVID-19 recovery for BC passenger transportation industry December 14, 2022 …
Application process
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Last updated: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 16:35
… bus operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to: Get a licence (with special authorization) … temporary operating permit (TOP) or change rates) To apply for, or make changes to, a passenger transportation licence … the provincial court registry (Court Services Online). Investigation reports from the Registrar of Passenger …
Forms
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:24
… Forms Passenger Transportation Board forms PT Board Form 1: Vehicle proposal (352 KB) PT … ptboard@gov.bc.ca ) PT Board Form 22: TLCI rate increase for taxis PT Board Form 23: Request for temporary deferral … Transportation forms Registrar forms and reference documents … Forms …
Reduce or stop inter-city bus service
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Last updated: Thu, 01/04/2024 - 15:40
… (ICB) operators must apply to the Passenger Transportation Board (Board) to eliminate routes or route points set out in … revised its Inter-City Bus Minimum Route Frequency policy for ICB licensees in B.C. These changes were intended to make … Board created the new policy, which will replace the ICB COVID-19 policy expiring on December 31, 2023, rather than …
Taxi cameras
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Last updated: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:05
… Cameras in taxis make passenger transportation safer for operators and passengers. The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) sets the rules for taxi camera use. Taxi camera … as set out in the Taxi Camera Approval Guide (523 KB) and documents identified in that guide ; and c. installs, uses, …
Ride-hail (TNS)
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:44
… special authorization, to operate a TNS service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … operators applying for a new licence must show the Board that they are: a fit and proper person to provide the … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Final step Submit your …
Taxi
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:36
… special authorization, to operate a taxi service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … operators applying for a new licence must show the Board that they are: a fit and proper person to provide the … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Accessible service plan …
Limousine and shuttle
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Last updated: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 10:49
… to operate a limo, shuttle, or other PDV service. Apply for a licence Change a licence Operating with a licence Start … operators applying for a new licence must show the Board that they are: a fit and proper person to provide the … Resumés, criminal record checks and business registration documents Public need indicators Proposed rates Final step …
Ride-hail (TNS) rates
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Last updated: Tue, 10/17/2023 - 18:17
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Ride-hail (TNS) rates Ride-hail … and to incentivize behaviour. The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) sets minimum rates to be charged for ride-hail (TNS) trips in B.C. based on the operating …
Taxi rates
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Last updated: Thu, 12/21/2023 - 16:29
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Taxi rates Taxi operators use taxi … rates that are approved by the Passenger Transportation Board (Board). Taxi operators may not charge variable rates … to changes in demand. A list of approved metered rates for individual licensees can be found here . October 20, 2023 …
Temporary Operating Permit (TOP)
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Last updated: Thu, 11/30/2023 - 11:50
… Print PDF Share Copy Copied Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) Need … and other passenger directed vehicle operators can apply for a Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) that allows you to … fleet, you must submit an amendment application to the Board to add taxis or add limousines . The Board does not …