The JIBC TaxiHost Program is currently not taking applications, completing assessments or accepting new registrations.The institution is waiting for further information on training requirements from the Passenger Transportation Branch and the Provincial Government. We will update this webpage as information becomes available.Students currently registered for TaxiHost are able to continue with their courses in the interim.for more information about the new Provincial regulationsTaxiHost Pro certifies taxi drivers, to help encourage tourism and ensure public safety. TaxiHost Pro certification is required for anyone wanting to drive a Taxi in Metro Vancouver, Abbotsford, or Chilliwack.This program may be required for other professions requiring a Chauffeurs Permit. Please check with your local police department and/or municipality before making a TaxiHost Pro application. Becoming TaxiHost Pro CertifiedTo be eligible for a TaxiHost Pro certificate, you must complete these steps.
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Details are shown below. Attend a TaxiHost Assessment in person. Successfully complete three TaxiHost Pro courses.The TaxiHost program is open to all new driver candidates who meet the requirements. Drivers who meet all entrance requirements and successfully complete all required courses will be eligible to receive a TaxiHost Pro Certificate.
ATS completed the discrimination and sensitivity training program for over 3,000 taxi drivers. March 1, 2016 April 12, 2016 LAWA conducted a second secret shopper operation. In evaluating a sample group of 32 taxicab drivers, all but one responded to the transportation needs/requests, resulting in a.
AssessmentYour first step is to do an Assessment at the TaxiHost Centre. The Centre is at the. Assessments are done Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from 8:00am until 3:30pm.The Assessment has the following parts:. Complete a and pay the Program Application Fee of $35 This can be paid by cash or credit card. Show us your valid permanent BC Driver’s License (Class 1, 2 or 4 is required to obtain Chauffeur’s permit). Pass the TaxiHost Basic Geography Test, which tests your knowledge of the main cities, bridges, and highways in the lower mainland. To prepare for the Geography Test, you should review the.
Demonstrate that you have basic English language conversational and reading skills. The assessor will interview you, and will listen as you read aloud. If you don't pass this initial screening test, you will be required to go Vancouver Community College and take the TaxiHost English Proficiency Test; there is no additional charge for this test.After clearing the assessment you can register for the courses in the TaxiHost program. The courses are booked on an ongoing basis, and an applicant is usually able to enroll within a few weeks of completing the Assessment.
TaxiHost Pro CoursesThe TaxiHost Pro program consists of three required courses. All courses are face-to-face at the New Westminster campus; DRIV-1130 also involves driving with a JIBC-provided vehicle. Courses can be taken in any order. All courses must be passed in order to get TaxiHost certification.The program cost is $525 (plus the $35 Assessment fee and LSF). Taxi Industry and Driver Safety (DRIV-1110) - 2 days.
Service Excellence and Accessibility in Transportation (DRIV-1120) - 2 days. Collision Avoidance Driving (DRIV-1130) - 1 day. TaxiHost is an educational program developed in 1994 to help create a consistently high standard of taxicab service in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia. The Justice Institute of British Columbia conducts TaxiHost Program courses.The TaxiHost Program courses were developed with guidance from the TaxiHost Advisory Group. The Advisory Group included representatives from:. Drivers, Owners and Managers from taxi companies.
Passenger Transportation Board. Tourism British Columbia. Tourism Vancouver. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). Vancouver City Police Department Taxi Detail.
Vancouver International Airport Authority. Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). Local governments. To Encourage TourismTourism is a growing industry in British Columbia. Often the first and last contact tourists have with British Columbians is with a taxicab driver.
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To ensure that visitors have a positive experience and want to come back, businesses in the tourism industry want to be sure that taxicab drivers have good skills in: English, customer service skills, safe driving habits and knowledge of the Metro Vancouver region.To Improve Profitability for the Taxi Industry. When taxicab accident rates are high, insurance rates are also high.
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