August 17, 2011

D.C. paratransit restrictions slow growth

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After years of double-digit percentages of ridership growth that was increasing costs for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, paratransit service MetroAccess has stopped growing, due to increased fares and tighter eligibility requirements, washingtonexaminer.com reported.

Disability rights advocates, riders and drivers say the policy changes are too restrictive and hurt riders. For the full story, click here.

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