Public carriers have been granted fuel tax relief for the purpose of encouraging them to contribute to a healthier environment and reducing traffic congestion on the roads.
Following the Budget Speech of March 23, 2006, a new measure came into effect to further lighten their tax burden. The refund rate was increased from 33.33% to 100% for fuel tax paid on fuel used to supply the engines of buses used for public transit. This measure applies to fuel acquired after March 23, 2006.
Revenu Québec is currently revising form CA-10.1-V, Application for a Fuel Tax Refund for Public Carriers. In the meantime, all refund applications with respect to fuel acquired since March 24, 2006, can be filed using the current form and under the same terms, provided the necessary adaptations are made.