INDUSTRY NOTICE: Question and Answers on Legislative Changes effective July 1, 2008 (included within Bill 33) – Amended - (81 KB PDF)
Updated: June 23, 2008
List of questions and answers on the recent change to the Passenger Transportation Act to remove the requirement for vehicle specific identifiers for commercial passenger vehicles operating under a General Authorization (GA) passenger transportation licence or the GA portion of a Hybrid (General and Special Authorization) licence. |
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INDUSTRY NOTICE: Changes to the Licence with General Authorization resulting from the Legislative Changes effective July 1, 2008 - (78 KB PDF)
Posted: May 28 , 2008
Notice to Licensees with General Authorization regarding the removal and return of the passenger transportation identifier (plate/decal) and vehicle identification certificate (VIC) for commercial passenger vehicles operating under a General Authorization (GA) passenger transportation licence.
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INDUSTRY NOTICE: Changes to the Licence with both General and Special Authorization resulting from the Legislative Changes effective July 1, 2008 - (105 KB PDF)
Posted: May 28 , 2008
Notice to Licensees with both General and Special Authorization ("Hybrids") regarding the removal and return of the passenger transportation identifier (plate/decal) and vehicle identification certificate (VIC) for commercial passenger vehicles operating solely under a General Authorization (GA) portion of the passenger transportation licence. Included in this notice is information on toggling the vehicles between both parts of the licence.
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INDUSTRY NOTICE: Legislative Changes effective July 1, 2008 (included within Bill 33) - (76 KB PDF)
Posted: May 27, 2008
Notice to Licensees regarding amendments to the Passenger Transportation Act to remove the requirement for vehicle specific identifiers for commercial passenger vehicles operating under a General Authorization (GA) passenger transportation licence or the GA portion of a Hybrid (General and Special Authorization) licence. |
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INDUSTRY NOTICE: Party Bus Advisory - (33 KB PDF)
Posted: April 15, 2008
Passenger Transportation licensees may be operating vehicles which have been modified by individuals or companies not formally certified by Transport Canada to conduct this type of work. |
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INDUSTRY NOTICE: WorkSafe BC Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations - (33 KB PDF)
Updated: January 18, 2008
WorkSafe BC has released its 2008 Proposed Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for consultation. |
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INDUSTRY NOTICE: Repost of Amendments to Division 10 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations - (71 KB PDF)
Reposted: February 5, 2008
This is a repost of a Notice to Licensees regarding amendments to Division 10 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations, with reference to 15-passenger van models being operated as a commercial passenger vehicle.
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INDUSTRY NOTICE: Update on Stretch Sport Utility Vehicle - Type Limousines - (39 KB PDF)
Updated: March 16, 2007
On November 11, 2006, the Registrar had posted a notice regarding the usage of stretch Lincoln Navigators and Ford Excursions. The following information is intended to provide you with an overview of the process in the event you are instructed to have your vehicle attend an Inspection Station Facility (e.g. weigh scale) by a Passenger Transportation Inspector (PTI).
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INDUSTRY NOTICE : PT Online Licence Application - (17 KB PDF)
Posted: February 14, 2007
To improve the application processes for applicants, the Passenger Transportation Branch recently developed an "on-line" internet-based licence application to assist companies and individuals applying for new passenger transportation licences. |
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INDUSTRY NOTICE : Meeting Notes - Vancouver Island Limousine Forum - (24 KB PDF)
A forum was held on October 5, 2006 with the Vancouver Island Limousine Operators to discuss the application of the Passenger Transportation Act to the Limousine Industry. |
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INDUSTRY NOTICE : Timelines for Application and Licence Renewal - (46 KB PDF)
Posted: December 21, 2006
Estimated business days for Application and Licence Renewals |
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PARKING ADVISORY : Free parking is available at the back of 4240 Manor Street for our clients doing business at the Passenger Transportation Branch. Please park in designated stalls (9, 10, 11, or 12) marked "RESERVED FOR MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION VISITORS”. |
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INDUSTRY NOTICE : Stretch Sport Utility Vehicle-Type Limousines - (14 KB PDF)
Posted November 11, 2006
It has come to the attention of the Passenger Transportation Branch that some owners/lessees of stretch Lincoln Navigator and Ford Excursion limousines may be providing. |
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INDUSTRY NOTICE : Connector Bus Review - (12 KB PDF)
Posted November 11, 2006
The Passenger Transportation Branch is reviewing the Connector Bus exclusion to the inter-city bus definition, to ensure the application of the current wording of this exclusion is compatible with the spirit and intent of the Passenger Transportation Act. |
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INDUSTRY NOTICE : Auxiliary Passenger Vehicles - (30 KB PDF)
Effective June 14, 2006
"Auxiliary Passenger Vehicles" are exempt from licensing requirements under the Passenger Transportation Act… |
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INDUSTRY NOTICE : Administrative Penalty Framework - (226 KB PDF)
Effective March 07, 2006
The Registrar of Passenger Transportation is implementing the Administrative Penalty Framework to guide the implementation of administrative penalties solely against licensees, in recognition of licensees’ responsibilities to exercise oversight for the operation of their commercial passenger vehicles… |
