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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2014

Rochester's bus system getting a facelift

CEO Bill Carpenter said the new look also reflects an agency going through many other changes, including its flagship project, the Downtown Transit Center — a $50 million bus terminal.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2014

APTA: Public transportation users save $10,064 annually

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle, which includes the average national gas price of $3.47 per gallon.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2014

King County Metro to offer $1.50 fare card for low-income riders

The agency, which said it will lose $7 million to $9 million to subsidize these rides and cover the processing costs, is only the second big U.S. transit agency, after San Francisco, to offer low-income discounts.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2014

Mont. bus service to operate fare-free

It expected the program will increase ridership by 45%, reduce operating costs, and speed-up boarding times, according to the report.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2014

N.Y. agency honored for special needs work

Innersight, a nonprofit organization committed to providing advocacy for the disabled, both locally and globally, recently presented Suffolk Transportation Service Inc., with a special award reflecting the organization’s and special needs advocacy community’s appreciation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2014

'Local Heroes' receive new MV-1 from Mobility Ventures

Kyle and Paula Watson, whose twin 14-year old boys — Scott and Ian — have cerebral palsy and use large motorized wheelchairs, won the vehicle through the annual NMAM online contest that includes sharing their personal story with NMAM site viewers who voted to select the finalists.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2014

Cab driver accused of defrauding S.F. paratransit service

Joseph Shcop, 64, of San Francisco is alleged to have been in possession of at least five debit cards — which can be used to pay for taxi fares at a reduced rate.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2014

D.C. cab cos. unite against ride-sharing services

Cabdrivers are joining labor unions, labor organizers and cab companies are lobbying jointly, and rival taxi executives are sharing notes and filing complaints and lawsuits, according to a report.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2014

Ram ProMaster Vans Upfitted for Paratransit Fleets

Representatives from several upfitters specializing in mobility applications showed off their work this week at Chrysler headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2014

Honolulu suspending services ahead of Friday's hurricane

The Bus and Handi-Van service will operate as normal Thursday but will shut down at midnight and won’t operate Friday, because of expected dangerous weather conditions.

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