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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•August 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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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•August 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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Articles•Cover Story•by Nicole Schlosser•August 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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Articles•August 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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News•by Staff•August 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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News•by Staff•August 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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Videos•by Staff•August 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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Articles•by Janna Starcic•August 19, 2013

Enhancing Paratransit Operator Customer Service Skills

Providing good customer service in a paratransit environment is about understanding and respecting people with disabilities as people and customers first. Bringing in the customer’s perspective by including customers with disabilities on panels or advisory boards is a recommended practice.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2013

Chicago Transit Authority awards several contracts

Among announcements are overhaul of 3200-series railcars and $15.7 million of city tax-increment financing funds to make the historic Quincy station accessible to customers with disabilities.

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News•by Staff•August 15, 2013

BusCon Expo adds bonus seminars for motorcoach, transit professionals

Monday sessions are open to all attendees and brought to you by the United Motorcoach Association and its Bus & Motorcoach Academy.

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