Taxi/Ride Hail Public Consultation

The Ministry is soliciting feedback about improving passenger directed vehicle legislation and regulation in British Columbia.

Background 

In 2019, B.C. put a regulatory framework in place to enable ride hailing in the province.

In 2023/24, a parliamentary committee, the Special Committee to Review Passenger Directed Vehicles, reviewed the framework and made recommendations related to topics such as vehicle supply, safety, employment, environmental impacts, and service to rural and remote communities.

Informed by the recommendations of the Special Committee, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit is undertaking a review of the current legislation and regulations, with a view to making targeted improvements to optimize the way it functions for industry and passengers.

Policy goals 

The policy goals informing this work are:  

1. Promote safety  
2. Promote equity in the regulatory environment between taxi and ride-hail   
3. Improve accessibility  
4. Support evidence-based decision making through improving data   
5. Reduce regulatory overlap and burden  
6. Increase accountability by enhancing compliance and enforcement  
7. Align sector with provincial climate goals