April 2, 2025
Taxi and Transportation Network Service (TNS) operators are reminded to review the terms and conditions (T&C) of their licence as the 2025 cruise ship season begins in Vancouver. While subject to change, the designated cruise ship days are listed below:
2025 Cruise Ship Days (07:00 to 19:00):
• May 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31
• June 1, 2, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30
• July 1, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 28
• August 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31
• September 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28
• October 4
The Board will continue its efforts to ensure that the 2025 cruise ship schedule is up to date. If there are any future changes or amendments, this advisory will be updated accordingly. The Board will post a link to the city’s cruise ship schedule when available.
Taxi
Taxi companies in the City of Vancouver, including those previously approved for “Peak Period” operations, should take note of the 2025 cruise ship dates and anticipate events such as the Celebration of Lights.
TNS
TNS operators are reminded that the current geo-fencing term and condition remains in place (listed below) until further notice.
Geo-Fencing
TNS operating in the City of Vancouver (in Region 1) must geo-fence off the areas listed below in (a) to (c) on cruise ship days to prevent drivers from picking up passengers:
a) Canada Place Way between Howe Street and Burrard Street;
b) Howe Street between Canada Place Way and Cordova Street; and
c) Burrard Street between Canada Place Way and Cordova Street.