Class 4 driving schools in British Columbia
Driving · British Columbia
Facts checked 7 September 2026
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A Class 4 licence lets you drive a taxi, ride-hail vehicle, ambulance or small bus in BC. Here is every school in our directory that trains for it, what it costs, and the ICBC steps to get licensed.
DIRECTORY
Where to train in BC
12 schools in our directory teach this. Prices are what each school publishes; confirm the final cost with them.
Class 4 Restricted Training for Ride Share Drivers
Pitt Meadows & Abbotsford
Class 4 Driver Training (Complete Program)
Surrey / Langley / Abbotsford / Burnaby
Class 4 Unrestricted Commercial Driving Program
Burnaby & Coquitlam
Class 4 Commercial Driver Training
Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Kamloops, Kelowna & Prince George
Class 4 Commercial Driver Training
Kamloops, Kelowna & Vernon
FEES & TUITION
What it costs
Across the schools that publish a price, a Class 4 course runs about $215 to $680.
Estimate; confirm with the school.
LICENSING PROCESS
The ICBC steps
- 1Pass the ICBC knowledge test for this class.
- 2Pass a medical exam if ICBC requires one for this class.
- 3Take the training (see the schools above).
- 4Pass the ICBC road test.
The official requirements are set by ICBC. Confirm them on icbc.com before you start: icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed
FAQ
Questions people ask
How long does a Class 4 course take in BC?
Training hours vary by school, taking about 2 to 8 hours depending on the school and training package (with options from 1.5 to 12 hours). See each school above.
How much is a Class 4 licence in BC?
Across the schools that publish a price, a Class 4 course runs about $215 to $680 (Estimate; confirm with the school), plus ICBC test fees, which ICBC sets ($15 knowledge test and $40 road test).
Do I need a Class 4 for Uber or a taxi in BC?
Yes, ride-hail and taxi drivers in BC need a Class 4 licence (at least a restricted Class 4). Confirm current rules with ICBC.
What's the difference between restricted and unrestricted Class 4?
An unrestricted Class 4 lets you drive buses up to 24 passengers, ambulances, and taxis or ride-hail vehicles. A restricted Class 4 is limited to taxis, ride-hail vehicles, and ambulances with up to 10 passengers. See ICBC for specifics.
Facts checked 7 September 2026