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Technology Helps Paratransit Services Go Lean
While 70 percent of respondents saw ridership increase, fewer plan to buy new vehicles next year and many have had to reduce service to meet tighter budgets. In many cases, software, mobile data terminals and other technologies are helping agencies streamline services.
by Claire Atkinson, Senior Editor
August 10, 20101 min to read
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