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)

         (d) Port Alberni (effective August 1, 2026)

         (e) Nanaimo (effective August 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.