Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

Only those living within three-quarters of a mile of Lorain County Transit’s remaining two fixed routes will still have service. The Chronicle Telegram talks with riders affected by the cuts.

Community program transports seniors, youth groups in the Washington County area using accessible 10-person van.

Nearly 90 percent of taxi voucher program users traveling to and from airport. City officials attempting to curb inappropriate use.

Will implement new pilot program in early 2010, which will integrate more interactive training techniques, emphasize service enhancements such as door-to-door service, EZ-Pay, and the use of GPS and other technology.

System gives dispatchers the ability to see the exact location of all the vehicles under their care so they can quickly send the closest available driver to a new trip.

LIFE ElderCare’s VIP Rides program links senior citizens and non-seniors with disabilities with volunteers, who assist them in their transportation needs. The non-profit has worked with city paratransit programs since 2004.

Bridgewater, Mass.-based A&A Metro Transportation's President Thomas P. Arrighi was named "Operator of the Year," and Adepegba “Tony” Abiodun driver for Challenger Transportation of Gaithersburg, Md., was named the paratransit Driver of the Year.

Software is designed to help dramatically reduce driver wait times and no shows, as well as prevent same day cancellations. Application includes IVR Confirm, Callback and Cancel modules that enable clients to review trip bookings through a computerized voice system to confirm accuracy.

The $4 million grant will be used to replace 31 paratransit buses with hybrid-electric buses in seven transit agencies across the state.

Audit: more efficient transit scheduling could save millions. N.Y. bus to replace paratransit vehicles with sedans. Bill targets riders with odor.