Board releases Annual Report 2022-2023

Board releases Annual Report 2022-2023

September 6, 2023

The Passenger Transportation Board’s Annual Report 2022-2023 is now available online. The Annual Report 2022-2023(6 MB) describes the activities of the Board during the fiscal year April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.

Highlights

Some of the Board activities and items discussed in the Annual Report 2022-2023:

  • Total figures regarding Application decisions in 2022-23.
  • Increased applications, which suggested further recovery and greater industry confidence following COVID-19.
  • Deadline extension for taxis to activate the 15% increase in fleet size, authorized under the taxi modernization program.
  • Annual inflation increase applied to taxi fares to help licensees afford higher operating costs.
  • Expert staff recruited to facilitate objective, evidence-based decision-making for addressing systemic issues within the industry.
  • Retention of a transportation economist to provide an updated report on the economic health of the industry.
  • New Board website developed to provide more accessibility and transparency for interested parties and the public.

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March 6, 2024

Update on climate change programs and initiatives

The scale of the climate emergency demands urgent action. Responding to climate change is a significant priority for the B.C. government. The Passenger Transportation Board (Board) continues to review its policies and procedures to ensure they support the government’s climate change programs and initiatives. The following initiatives are a few of those currently being undertaken by the Province and the Board.

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January 4, 2024

Notice of Terms and Conditions Update

The Passenger Transportation Board is providing notice to transportation network services, inter city bus, limousine, and other PDV licensees of changes the Board intends to make to Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) in their licences.

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November 24, 2023

Updated policy for inter-city bus licensees

The Passenger Transportation Board has revised its Inter-City Bus Minimum Route Frequency Policy. These revisions are intended to ensure ICB operators continue to operate a basic minimum level of service while providing enhanced flexibility to adjust minimum route frequency.

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