Decision - Province of British Columbia · 2012-01-06 · dba HighEnd Limousine Services / Aerocar Service Contents : 1. Limousine Zone Rates (2) 2. Rules Governing Zone Rates (6)

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Review Decision

Application: T183-10

Applicant: 632226 BC Ltd.

Trade Names: High End Limousine / Aerocar Service

Address: 223 757 W Hasting Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1A1

Principals: Clarence SINGH

Special Authorization:

Passenger Transportation Licence 70821 authorizes the applicant to operate passenger directed vehicles. The special authorization can be viewed in the PT Board Bulletin of May 6, 2009 at www.ptboard.bc.ca/ptb/bulletins.htm.

Summary: Change of Rates (PDV) (Section 35 of the Passenger Transportation Act)

Proposed increase in rates that were previously approved or set by the Board.

Dates of decisions and publication:

The application was published in the PT Board Bulletin on July 14, 2010. The Board made a decision on this application on August 5, 2010. The Board amended its decision on August 10, 2010. The amendment related to the effective date of the new rates (September 1, 2010). The decision and amendment decision were published August 11, 2011.

Board Review Decision:

Amend boundary definitions of zones used to calculate rates.

The effective date is effective January 9, 2012

Legislation and Policy:

Section 7 of the Passenger Transportation Act states that the Board may approve, or set, for the purpose of establishing just and uniform charges, rates to be charged by a licensee in respect of passenger directed vehicles and approve any rule, practice or tariff of the licensee relating to those rates.

Background:

632226 BC Ltd. dba “Aerocar” provides a limousine service in the Lower Mainland. Its passenger transportation licence, 70821, allows Aerocar to pick up passengers at the Vancouver International Airport. The Board has approved zone rates for the airport service.

This review stemmed from an inquiry from the Passenger Transportation Branch on May 9, 2011. The Branch asked the Board to interpret zone rates for Aerocar. The rates and zone

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Review Decision Passenger Transportation Board

descriptions were set in application T183-10. The zones were defined by a descriptive title and a low resolution map of the Lower Mainland.

The Branch asked which zone rate applies to a trip from Vancouver International Airport to the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel: Zone 201 (Canada Place) or Zone 200 (Downtown/Kits)?

In reviewing the Branch’s request, the Board found the definitions of zones were ambiguous. The zone descriptions were brief and the zone map did not provide the clarity needed to answer the question. It was not clear whether “Canada Place” includes the Canada Place facility or facilities adjacent to Canada Place Way. The Board decided to look at all Aerocar zone definitions to check whether they were clear.

On June 23, 2011, the Chair of the Board asked me to review this matter. This review relates to zone definitions, not the rates themselves.

On July 15, 2011, the Board wrote to the licensee to request more details about various zone boundaries. On August 3, 2011, Aerocar provided a written description for these zones. The Board reviewed this information. The descriptions were consistent with what the Board approved in application T183-10. However, greater detail was provided.

The Board consolidated the approved rates and zones with the more detailed maps and written descriptions. It created a new document that sets out the boundaries and rates for Service 4 of Passenger Transportation Licence 70821. Aerocar reviewed the Board document and accepted the changes.

Review Outcome: The Board is replacing the Aerocar’s rates and rules for Service 4 with a new document: Limousine Zone Rates & Boundaries under Passenger Transportation Licence 70821 (Service 4).

Definitions of the zones must be clear for people to understand them. Zone boundaries approved by the Board in application T183-10 are, in many cases, not sufficiently clear. This causes questions about what rate must be charged in a particular zone. The Board produced a replacement document to clarify zone boundaries. It does not create substantial changes to zone boundaries.

Zone 200 (Downtown/Kits) and 201 (Canada Place) merit special comment. Aerocar has been charging the higher of the two rates (Zone 201) for trips into the Canada Place parking levels, particularly the cruise ship terminal. This is below street level and may involve longer times for waiting and disembarking. This appears to be a reasonable basis for a separate zone and rate that is more than the rate for trips to the downtown Vancouver and Kitsilano areas.

The Board has renamed Zone 201 to “Canada Place Lower Level.”

As a result of this review, the answer to the Branch’s inquiry is that rates for Zone 200 (Downtown/Kits) apply to a trip from the Vancouver International Airport to the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel.

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The Board is aware that the rates for Zone 200 are at the low end of the spectrum for passenger directed transportation in Vancouver. However, no changes are being considered or made to the rates themselves as such matters are not within the scope of this review.

The Board notes that Aerocar has authority to take passengers to locations that are outside of a defined area. These appear to be areas with little population or uncommon destinations. To prevent ambiguity in such cases, the Board is establishing the following rule governing zone rates charged for transportation under Service 4:

If a passenger is picked up or dropped off at a location outside of any Service 4 zone, the applicable rate is the rate for the zone after the last zone the vehicle travels through to pick up or drop off the passenger.

Rates: Passenger Directed Vehicle (PDV)

The Board approves the rates and rules set out in the document Limousine Zone Rates & Boundaries under Passenger Transportation Licence 70821 (Service 4). These rates and rules are approved by the Passenger Transportation Board and effective as of January 9, 2012.

Board Review Panel Chair: Brenda Brown

Determination Date: January 3, 2012

Effective January 9, 2012

Limousine Zone Rates & Boundaries

under Passenger Transportation Licence 70821 (Service 4)

632226 BC Ltd.

dba HighEnd Limousine Services / Aerocar Service

Contents

1. Limousine Zone Rates (2)

2. Rules Governing Zone Rates (6)

3. Limousine Zone Boundaries

a. Zone Boundary Definitions – Overview (7)

b. Zone Descriptions (7)

c. Zone Map (8)

Appendix

Zone Legend (or Zone Map)

Aerocar / HighEnd Limousine Zone Boundaries & Rates

Passenger Transportation Licence 70821 (Service 4)

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1. Limousine Zone Rates

No. Zone Sedan 6-PAX 8-PAX

Richmond Zones

100 Sea Island 32 49 88

101 North Richmond 32 49 88

102 Central Richmond 38 54 88

103 South Richmond / Steveston 43 60 88

104 North East Richmond 43 60 88

105 South East Richmond 43 60 88

106 Far East Richmond 54 65 88

107 Mitchell Island 43 60 88

Vancouver Zones

200 Downtown / Kits 43 50 77

201 Canada Place Lower Level 52 63 85

202 Ballantyne Pier 55 65 94

203 Stanley Park 52 63 85

204 UBC 43 54 87

205 Central Vancouver 38 49 76

206 South Vancouver 32 43 65

207 South East Vancouver 43 54 87

208 North East Vancouver 49 60 93



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North Shore Zones

300 North Van / West Van 76 87 115

301 Lynn Valley 76 87 115

302 Mount Seymour Parkway 76 87 115

303 Deep Cove 87 104 131

304 Central West Vancouver 76 87 115

305 Cypress Bowl Mountain 82 109 137

306 Caulfield / Horseshoe Bay 82 109 137

307 Upper North Van / West Van 76 87 115

Burnaby / New West Zones

400 Metrotown 54 65 87

401 North Burnaby 65 76 98

402 SFU / Burnaby Lake 76 87 109

403 South East Burnaby 60 71 93

404 New Westminster 60 71 93

405

Queensborough / Annacis

island 65 76 98



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Surrey / Delta Zones

500 Ladner 49 66 83

501 South Delta 54 65 87

502 Tswassen & Ferries 60 71 98

503 Tilbury/River Road 54 65 87

504 North Delta 65 76 98

505 Newton / West Surrey 71 87 115

506 Walley / Guildford 76 93 120

507 Fraser Heights 82 98 120

508 Fleetwood 87 104 131

509 White Rock 87 104 131

P. Moody / Coquitlam / Poco

600 P. Moody / Coquitlam 82 93 120

601

Coq. Centre / Westwood

Plateau 98 109 138

602 South Port Coquitlam 87 104 137

603 North Port Coquitlam 98 115 148

604 Ioco / Anmore 98 115 148

605 Belcarra 109 120 159



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Fraser Valley Zones

700 Cloverdale / West Langley 98 109 138

701 Morgan Creek 98 109 138

702 Langley / Walnut Grove 104 115 153

703 South Langley 109 120 159

704 Fort Langley / East Langley 109 120 159

705 South East Langley 109 120 159

706 Aldergrove 165 193 226

707 Abbottsford 220 248 281

708 Chilliwack 248 281 341

709 Hope 330 385 440

P. Meadows/M. Ridge /Mission

800 Pitt Meadows 104 120 153

801 North Pitt Meadows 109 126 159

802 Maple Ridge 104 120 153

803 East Maple Ridge 116 132 165

804 Mission 248 281 347

805 Aggassiz 248 281 347

806 Harrison Hot Springs 303 352 396



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Sea to Sky Zones

900 Lions Bay 98 116 149

901 Furry Creek 143 171 198

902 Britannia Beach 165 193 220

903 Squamish 182 209 242

904 Whistler 325 380 490

905 Pemberton 413 495 605

USA

952 Bellingham 220 264 286

954 Seattle Downtown 440 495 523

955 Seattle Airport 468 523 550

2. Rules Governing Limousine Zone Rates

a. Taxes are not included in the rates.

b. Zone rates for Service 4 may only be advertised, charged or collected by 632226 BC Ltd., when it is performing a service pursuant to its contract with YVR.

c. If a passenger is picked up or dropped off at a location outside of any Service 4 zone, the applicable rate is the rate for the zone after the last zone the vehicle travels through to pick up or drop off the passenger.



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3a. Zone Boundary Definitions – Overview

Zone rates apply to zones with specific boundaries. Each zone is identified by a number.

The numbers start at 100. The highest number is 955.

The boundary of each zone is defined either by a written zone description (3b) or an

illustrated zone map (3c). The exceptions are zones 200, 201 and 202. Information about

these zones is contained with the written descriptions (3b) and the zone map (3c).

3b. Zone Descriptions

NO. ZONES ZONE DESCRIPTION

Vancouver

200 Downtown / Kits Zone Boundaries:

North: Waterfront and the boundary between Stanley Park and

downtown Vancouver.

East: Clark Drive

West: Dunbar Street

South: W 4th Avenue, West 6th Avenue, West 2nd Avenue, Main Street

and Kingsway.

Notes:

Zone 200 includes the downtown Heliport, the Coal Harbour Seaplane

Terminal and Canada Place (street level only)

Zones 201 and 202 are excluded.

201 Canada Place Lower Level Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal (Lower Level Only)

202 Ballantyne Pier Ballantyne Pier Cruise Ship Terminal

Fraser Valley

708 Chilliwack City of Chilliwack

709 Hope City of Hope



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Zone Descriptions

NO. ZONES ZONE DESCRIPTION

P. Meadows/M. Ridge /Mission

805 Agassiz Agassiz

806 Harrison Hot Springs Village of Harrison Hot Springs

Sea-to-Sky

900 Lions Bay Points north of the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal to the Village of Lions Bay

901 Furry Creek Furry Creek Golf Club and surrounding residential area

902 Britannia Beach Britannia Beach

903 Squamish District of Squamish (including the ‘Garibaldi Village area)

904 Whistler Resort Municipality of Whistler

905 Pemberton Village of Pemberton

USA

952 Bellingham City of Bellingham, Washington (including the Bellingham International Airport)

954 Seattle Downtown City of Seattle, Washington

955 Seattle Airport Seattle–Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport, Washington

3c. Zone Map

A zone legend (or map) is attached as Appendix 1 to this document. It defines the boundaries of

most Service 4 zones. The electronic version of this map is expandable. As needed, expand the

electronic version to see the boundaries. Although zones 200, 201 and 202 are marked on the map,

refer to the Zone Descriptions (3b) for additional details.

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App. 1: PTL 70821 Zone Map Effective Jan. 9 2012

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Decision - Province of British Columbia · 2012-01-06 · dba HighEnd Limousine Services / Aerocar Service Contents : 1. Limousine Zone Rates (2) 2. Rules Governing Zone Rates (6)