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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2014

Uber, Lyft, Sidecar launch carpooling service

With costs averaging 30 to 40% less than solo rides, the shared services may compete with public transit as well as car ownership,

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

First Transit to operate Fla. county paratransit service

The contractor, which currently manages the Escambia County Area Transit fixed-route services, will begin managing the paratransit services July 1, 2014.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2014

Tri Delta Transit named 'Best Transit System' by APTA

The Antioch, Calif.-based Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, better known as Tri Delta Transit, was recognized for efforts to enhance service, efficiencies and overall effectiveness.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2014

Report: Seniors unlikely to use public transportation

Findings revealed those 60 and older were less likely to use public transportation for five or more days within the last week when compared to those who were between the ages of 18 to 29, citing perceptions of speeding traffic and high crime, according to the report.

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Videosby StaffJuly 31, 2014

2013 BusCon Recap

A look back at 2013's BusCon Expo in Chicago.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

BraunAbility to end production of paratransit vans

Will focus its efforts on manufacturing wheelchair lifts and wheelchair accessible vehicles for consumer and commercial use.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Texas city keeps paratransit service in house

Following an analysis, which was launched in January, the City of Tyler chose to add add vehicles and drivers to keep up with current demand.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Fla. paratransit system adds IVR system

Features include an automated trip confirmation phone call every evening that will list an individual's trip information for the next day. Customers will be reminded of their pick-up and appointment times automatically.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Paratransit Inc. taps Clean Energy for CNG fueling

Calif. company is planning to shift its entire fleet, 180 vehicles in all, to CNG in the coming years. An initial 60 Ford E-350 and E-450 CNG-powered paratransit buses will access fuel at the new station.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Calif. program wins achievement award

The Transportation Reimbursement Escort Program program has provided a transportation option to seniors, people with disabilities, and individuals of low income who reside in the rural areas of San Bernardino County since 1998.

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