Definitions

1. In this Rule:

(a) “pre-existing licensee” means a taxi licensee who, immediately before the coming into force of this Rule, is authorized to charge the pre-existing rate;

(b) “pre-existing rate” means a Common Rates Rule in the pre-existing rules;

(c) “pre-existing rules” means the Rates Rules, as they read immediately before the coming into force of this Rule;

Application

2. This Rule applies to all licensees granted a special authorization with a designated PDVA: Taxi sector type charging metered rates with originating areas in the following:  

(a) Prince George (effective January 1, 2026)

         (b) Kelowna (effective April 1, 2026)

         (c) Penticton (effective April 1, 2026)

General

3. Pre-existing licensees must charge the applicable meter rates set out in section 6 of this Rule [Standardized Rate Amounts - Meters] within 30 days of the coming into force of this Rule.

4. During the transition period, a pre-existing licensee may continue to charge the pre-existing rates.

Standardized rate amounts - Meters

5. The following Standardized Rates apply:

6. All of the above amounts include GST.

Repeal of standardized rate

7. To request the Board repeal the application of the Standardized Rate Rule to an area, a licensee subject to the Rule must submit a request to the Board in writing at ptboard@gov.bc.ca for Board decision. 

8. The Board will consider all relevant information, including the wishes of the majority of licensees, by fleet size, who are subject to the sub-section of the Rule.

9. If the Board decides to repeal the Standardized Rate Rule, then Rule 3 [Rate Bands] would apply to the licensees.