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News•by Staff•October 22, 2012

Disabled riders complain about CapMetro eligibility changes

Riders said the changes, including being tested on a course that simulates a walk to a bus stop, have denied use of the service to the disabled.

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News•by Staff•October 22, 2012

Ark. launches new rural transit service

North East Arkansas Transit system launched rural transportation operations on Oct. 1 in six counties. The service was funded with a grant from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•October 19, 2012

August 2012 in pictures

A look at METRO's August issue in photos

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•October 19, 2012

July 2012 in Pictures

A look at METRO's July issue in photos

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News•by Staff•October 10, 2012

VIA chief accepts MARTA top post

Citing mainly personal reasons and the great opportunity, VIA President/CEO Keith Parker said he will leave San Antonio to become GM of the Altanta-based agency, starting there by early December.

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News•by Staff•October 9, 2012

STV acquires Calif. architecture firm

Founded in 1958, VBN serves education, transportation, government and commercial clients, and has extensive experience in the design of transit facilities. The firm is also a registered green business.

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News•by Staff•October 9, 2012

First Transit wins fixed-route, paratransit contract

Includes the management of 70 employees and the operation of 37 vehicles, which conducts more than 700,000 trips annually.

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News•by Staff•October 8, 2012

Texas paratransit supplements with taxi service

A continuing shortage of bus drivers has forced EZ-RIDER, the public transportation provider in Midland and Odessa, Texas, to partner with a local taxi company to provide service to its paratransit riders.

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News•by Staff•October 8, 2012

New Palm Tran paratransit contract draws complaints

Riders and Palm Beach County Commissioners confronted the agency’s executive director about delays and long rides for the elderly and others with serious health issues, resulting from a new paratransit contract. The contractor convinced Palm Tran that its vans could, on their own, handle the Palm Tran Connection contract, a job previously done by three companies.

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News•by Staff•October 8, 2012

MV selects background checks provider

Private Eyes will provide background checks and pre-employment screening for all future MV Transportation employees.

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