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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Indiana senior van service to idle due to fed cuts

The service will go idle Friday in the wake of the program losing $24,000 through Title III of the Older Americans Act, which accounted for 18% of the service's $129,000 operating budget.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Pa. agency struggles with paratransit takeover

Service difficulties have included phone glitches and extended wait times. The agency has had to set up a new call center to accommodate the increased call volume for the service.

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Videosby StaffAugust 23, 2013

Riders with Disabilities Get Around Town with San Diego MTS

Two passengers with disabilities share their stories of using MTS to get around San Diego.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2013

Veolia's IntelliRide Brings Tech Game-Changer to Paratransit

Tablet use is not only rising in the general public, paratransit and human service transportation are also taking advantage of the convenience of the mobile devices.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2013

Taxis: Paratransit's Valuable Partner

Access Services has used several taxi companies over the years, each meeting its standards for driver training, a background in sensitivity to working with customers with disabilities, and maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserAugust 20, 2013

2013 Paratransit Survey: Operators Continue to Grapple with Funding, Demand, Retention

Forty percent cite these factors as their top daily obstacles. Meanwhile, ridership continues to rise, with two-thirds of operators reporting increases.

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ArticlesAugust 20, 2013

Safety for Operators and Pedestrians

Operators can help make the streets safe for all by being more aware of pedestrians and proceeding with caution.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2013

Keolis names new COO

Stephen W. Shaw has 34 years of experience in the transportation industry with extensive experience in managing and directing operations. He began his career in his family’s business, Shaw Bus Service, operating school buses and motorcoaches in Baltimore.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2013

New BusCon commercial touts networking reception

Will offer a robust educational program with more education taking place on more days than in previous years.

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Videosby StaffAugust 20, 2013

All Aboard the BusCon Party Bus...

The fun continues as "Ralph Kramden" gets into the spirit of the upcoming Caribbean Nights networking reception taking place on Tuesday, September 10 at 5:00pm at the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier.

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