What is a 2010 Temporary Service Clause (TSC)?
The TSC enables a current Special Authorization (SA) operator who wants to use its existing fleet and expand its authority to operate in Vancouver or Whistler during the Olympics and Paralympic to temporarily amend its terms & conditions of licence. It enables a short-term spike in supply with no long-term impacts.
Note: Operators without an SA authorization, who want a short term SA licence to operate passenger directed vehicles, would need to make application through the regular application process.
Who can apply for a 2010 Temporary Service Clause (TSC)?
Application for the TSC is an option available to licensees with authority to operate passenger directed vehicles but who do not have authority pick up passengers in the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) or the Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD).
Target Licensees:
- Licensees with authorization to operate taxis outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) or the Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD)
- Licensees with authorization to operate limousines in BC, but who do not have authority to pick up passengers in the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) or the Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD).
This includes licensees who want to operate in either Regional District as well as licensees seeking an unlimited reverse clause to pick-up passengers in either Regional District and take them to the licensee’s base jurisdiction.
Note: Operators without a Special Authorization (SA) licence who want a short term SA licence to operate passenger directed vehicles during the 2010 Winter Games would need to make application through the regular application process.
What are the terms & policies on a 2010 Temporary Service Clause (TSC) for TAXIS?
Target Licensees: Licensees with authorization to operate taxis outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) or the Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD).
Note: Operators without a Special Authorization (SA) licence who want a short term SA licence to operate passenger directed vehicles during the 2010 Winter Games would need to make application through the regular application process.
Term: 60 Days (Jan. 24 - Mar. 24)
- Taxi companies authorized to operate outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) and the Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) may apply for a 60 day TSC.
- Taxi companies applying for a TSC must have an alliance, for the purpose of dispatch and driver training, with a taxi company licensed to operate in the Regional District (RD) for which they are applying (i.e GVRD and/or SLRD).
- This alliance must be a signed agreement that specifies such things as:
- Driver training/experience
- Dispatch arrangements
- Company policies
- Lease and/or dispatch fees (Note: dispatch fees must be consistent with established rates)
- Applicants may only have an alliance with one taxi company in each Regional District.
- The maximum number of vehicles that may be used under a TSC is 35% of the fleet. Taxi companies applying for a TSC must demonstrate that reasonable taxi service will be maintained in their base service area, including accessible taxi service. Taxi operators must notify municipalities in their home service area that they are applying for a TSC.
- TSCs for the GVRD will have an originating area of the GVRD.
- TSCs for the SLRD will have an originating area equal to that of the company with which there is an alliance as well as unlimited reverse trip authority for anywhere in the GVRD or SLRD.
- All taxis must have a top light and meter. Meters must be set to the same meter rate formula that is approved for the company with which there is an alliance.
- All taxis in the GVRD must have a Taxi Bill of Rights posted in each vehicle.
- Vehicles must not be older than a 2001 model year. Vehicles do not need to be hybrids. Companies may also wish to contact their local government about any municipal bylaws that apply to them with regards to (for example) vehicle age.
- GPS and taxi cameras are highly recommended, but not required.
- To obtain a TSC, a licensee must make an amendment of licence application.
- Applications will be published for 10 days and submissions accepted.
What are the terms & policies on a 2010 Temporary Service Clause (TSC) for LIMOUSINES?
Term: 60 days (Jan. 24 - Mar. 24)
- All applicants must have an alliance with a limousine company licensed to operate in the Regional District (RD) for which they are applying (i.e. Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) and/or Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD).
- This alliance must be a signed agreement that specifies such things as:
- Driver training and/or requirements
- Booking arrangements
- Company policies
- Rates to be charged to passengers
- Dispatch/booking fees (Note: fees must be consistent with established rates)
- Applicants may only have an alliance with one limousine company.
- The TSC will have an originating area equal to that of the company with which there is an alliance.
- Limousine operators who apply for an unlimited reverse clause through a TSC do not need to establish an alliance with a GVRD or an SLRD licensee.
- Limousine operators who apply for an unlimited reverse clause must provide evidence of planned or anticipated bookings for trips from the GVRD or SLRD to their base area of operations.
- Vehicles may be sedans, SUVs or other limousines. The Board’s sedan limousine policy will apply to the types of vehicles that may be used as sedan limousines.
- A GPS device is not required, but highly recommended.
- To obtain a TSC, a licensee must make an amendment of licence application.
- Applications will be published for 10 days and submissions accepted.
- Companies may also wish to contact their local government about any municipal bylaws that apply to them with regards to (for example) vehicle age.
Where can I obtain a 2010 Temporary Service Clause (TSC) Application for a Taxi or Limousine Operator?
B.C. Government users may access them via our Forms Management Site.
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