Board-Approved Rates
Licensed passenger directed vehicles (PDVs) in British Columbia must charge rates that are set or approved by the PT Board. PDVs include taxis, limousines, shuttles and vans that accommodate no more than 11 passengers.
The regulation of rates and rules creates an environment where passengers are charged reasonable and predictable prices for transportation services, and where operators can properly maintain the vehicles. The Board also seeks to maintain a price distinction between taxicabs and limousines.
Temporary Fuel Surcharges
Advisories:
Temporary Fuel Surcharges (June 11, 2008 – 2 page PDF)
Fuel Costs and Temporary Surcharges (May 15, 2008 – 1 page PDF)
Limousine Fuel Surcharge Rule:
2008 Fuel Surcharge Rule for PDVs (excluding Taxis) (June 11, 2008 – 1 page PDF)
Taxi Fuel Surcharge Rule:
2008 Fuel Surcharge Rule for Taxis (June 11, 2008 – 1 page PDF)
Rates
Taxis
The following taxi rate schedules reflect TCI 2008 rates. They will be updated by July 12, 2008, when a temporary fuel surcharge takes effect for most taxicabs in British Columbia.
Metered Taxicab Rates Schedule A (July 12, 2008 – 7 page PDF)
Non-Metered Taxicab Rates Schedule B
Cities with Uniform Rates
Lower Mainland Rates & Rules (Rates starting July 12, 2008)
Capital Regional District Rates (Rates starting July 12, 2008)
Nanaimo Rates (amended) (Rates starting July 12, 2008)
Penticton Rates (Rates starting July 12, 2008)
Prince George Rates & Rules (Rates starting July 12, 2008)
Port Alberni Rates (Rates starting July 12, 2008)
Limousines & Other PDVs
Information about typical limousine rates are provided in the attached document. Starting July 12, 2008, a temporary fuel surcharge is in effect for limousines and other passenger directed vehicles.
Common Limousine Rates in the Lower Mainland – July 21, 2006 - 1 pages 12 KB PDF
Taxi Cost Index
The Taxi Cost Index (TCI) is an objective measurement for determining permanent rate increases for taxis. For TCI 2008, the index components are: Wages 31%; fuel 19%; insurance 13% and Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) 37%. The CPI is adjusted to 80% of the 37% to encourage business efficiencies and reduce duplication of fuel and other costs. The Board reviews TCI cost data every spring.
The last TCI increase of 2.27% was implemented in January 2008. The next review of TCI data is planned for Spring 2009.
As of July 12, 2008, taxi meters will change to reflect the 2008 Temporary Fuel Surcharge for Taxis.
Advisory:
Reduction of GST and Impact on PDV Rates
(November 16, 2007 – 2 page PDF)
Rule:
Taxi Cost Index 2008 Rule – Amended
(November 14, 2008 – 2 page PDF)
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