Party Bus Industry

WHEREAS there is significant concern around the safety of the party bus industry and contravention of the Motor Vehicle Act, Liquor Control and Licensing Act, and Passenger Transportation Act by individual operators it is incumbent on the industry and government to ensure that adherence to applicable regulations particularly as they pertain to the consumption of alcohol by minors be met and that new standards be created to regulate this industry; AND WHEREAS the consumption of alcohol by minors has significant impact on their health and well-being and can result in adverse outcomes in the short and long term; overall community safety can also be significantly impacted by the activities of passengers and operators of party buses when adherence to these regulations is not met: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the provincial government enact regulations specifically governing the party bus industry to ensure that operators adhere to the Motor Vehicle Act, Liquor Control and Licensing Act, and Passenger Transportation Act.