Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP): Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Acquisition and Conversion Rebate
No fixed amount
Rebate
Description:
The Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP) supports the taxi industry in delivering improved services and experiences for the accessibility community by providing funding and training to expand availability of wheelchair accessible taxis.
The Acquisition and Conversion Funding Stream will subsidize applicants for the added costs associated with purchasing or converting a WAV taxi compared to a non-accessible taxi by providing rebates for eligible costs.
Comments on Funding:
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. Be a company (registered to do business in BC)
2. Hold a valid a valid Passenger Transportation Licence with Special Authorization Passenger Directed Vehicle issued under the Passenger Transportation Act and operate wheelchair accessible taxis under that license
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Review important information
2. Register for a Business BCeID
3. Provide required documentation
4. Rebate online application forms
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. legible copies of bill of sale/paid invoices/receipts marked PAID or similar
a, Invoices without proof of payment attached will not be processed
2. a clear photo of a vehicle’s Transport Canada mobility conversion decal displaying the National Safety Mark
3. all required consent forms
4. Certify
a. All WAVs in the application are being actively used to complete wheelchair accessible trips
b. All WAVs in the application display a valid Transport Canada conversion decal showing the National Safety Mark.
c. All WAVS in the application have completed all required inspections at a designated inspection facility
d. All WAVs in the application comply with all applicable laws and standards
e. All required consent forms have been attached to the application
f. No portion of the rebate will be withheld from the company/individual who incurred the costs
5. Business and contact information including Business/GST Number
6. Passenger Transportation Licence number and National Safety Code number
7. Vehicle Registration Number, VIN, make, model, year, unit number
Other Things to Note:
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