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The following information is for licensees with a Special Authorization to operate Passenger Directed Vehicles (PDVs) who are applying to the Passenger Transportation Board for a Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) for one or more vehicles.
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When is a Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) for Additional Temporary Vehicle(s) for an existing Special Authorization: Passenger Directed Vehicle licensee approved?
The Passenger Transportation Board may approve an application for a TOP if the Board considers there is an urgent and temporary need for the licensee to increase the number of motor vehicles that are or may be operated under the licence.
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What types of circumstances meet the "urgent" and "temporary" need test?
The Board will consider each permit request in light of the circumstances outlined by the applicant. Some examples of approvals for Temporary Operating Permits include:
- Conferences or special events
- Transportation of dignitaries
- Seasonal spike in demand for services
- Bookings exceed capacity for a limited period of time
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Can I get a Temporary Operating Permit while my permanent additional vehicle application is being processed?
Board policy is not to approve temporary operating permits pending additional vehicle applications.
Licensees who want to expand their passenger directed vehicle fleets on a permanent basis should submit an additional vehicle application, not a temporary operating permit request. |
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Information required for a temporary Additional Vehicle(s) for Special Authorization Licensee Application?
- PT5045: Temporary Operating Permit Application, Temporary Additional Passenger Directed Vehicle . A copy of this form can be obtained from the Passenger Transportation Branch or downloaded in the Additional Vehicle(s) for Special Authorization: Passenger Directed Vehicle Licensee Materials section below.
- Applicants should submit information that supports the "urgent" and "temporary" need for the permit. The information may include:
- Contracts to provide service at a conference or special event
- Written confirmation of additional bookings for a time limited period
- Booking information that proves that bookings exceed capacity, for a set time period
- Applicants should also provide information on rates if these will be different from approved rates.
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What can the duration of a Temporary Operating Permit be?
The length of the TOP depends upon the time period for which a permit is required. The maximum time for a TOP is 92 days.
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What supporting documentation is required for temporary Additional Vehicle(s) for Special Authorization: Passenger Directed Vehicle Licensee Application?
Please Note: The filing of an application does not confer any permission or authority to operate a passenger transportation service. Applicants are advised to delay the purchase or lease of vehicles until temporary passenger transportation authority is obtained.
However, if you have already purchased or leased a vehicle, please include the following vehicle information with your temporary operating permit application:
If the vehicle you intend to use for the passenger transportation service is registered in British Columbia, you will need to supply the following information for each vehicle:
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A Photocopy of current vehicle registration (e.g. "Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Licence / Vehicle Registration") that:
- show the vehicle to be licensed/registered in the correct I.C.B.C. insurance category;
- show the vehicle to be classified as "commercial type"; and
- display the seating capacity of the vehicle.
- A photocopy of the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Report (CVIP), Form MV3104, that verifies that the vehicle has been inspected and passed by an approved vehicle inspection facility. (Please note, inspections are required to be performed on a semi-annual basis unless your operation is part of a preventative maintenance program)
If the vehicle you intend to use for the passenger transportation service is registered outside of British Columbia, you will need to supply the following information for each vehicle:
- A photocopy of the current vehicle insurance showing the vehicle has been properly licensed and insured as a commercial passenger vehicle and displaying the correct seating capacity
- A photocopy of the mechanical inspection report that verifies the vehicle has been inspected and passed by an approved vehicle inspection facility. (Please note that semi-annual inspections are a requirement in British Columbia)
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Where can I submit a completed Permit Application?
Your completed PT5045: Temporary Operating Permit Application, Temporary Additional Passenger Directed Vehicle (along with all supporting vehicle documentation and non-refundable application fees) can be submitted to the Passenger Transportation Branch using any of the following methods:
The Passenger Transportation Branch office is open Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Office Phone No: 604.453.4250
Toll Free BC & Alberta: 1.888.453.4280
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Additional Vehicle(s), for licensees with Special Authorization to operate Passenger Directed Vehicle(s), Permit Materials
The PT5045: Temporary Operating Permit Application Package, Temporary Additional Passenger Directed Vehicle - (126 KB PDF) is a 8-page document which has been designed to assist you with the application process. All relevant sections must be fully and accurately completed and submitted along with all supporting documentation (detailed in the information requirements section of the application package) before your application can be processed.
The PT5051: Credit Card Remittance Slip - (51 KB PDF) is a single page document which applicants may use to authorize the Passenger Transportation Branch to charge an application fee to a credit card.
The Information sheet on Temporary Operating Permits from the Passenger Transportation Board - (39 KB PDF)
is a single page document which provides answers to typical questions received on the Passenger Transportation Board’s Policy on Temporary Operating Permits. |
