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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2019

CCW becomes first to offer wheelchair charging station retrofits

The upgrade will be available to all types of buses. 

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

Greater Dayton RTA, Ford partner to expand paratransit services

The company began providing trips for the RTA in the beginning of May and will increase operations in the coming months.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2019

MBTA program uses AI to deliver info to blind, low-vision users

Aira connects blind or low-vision users with highly trained sighted agents who provide visual information about the user’s surroundings.

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ArticlesMay 6, 2019

Transit Increases On-Demand Options for Wheelchair Users

While many have found success expanding mobility options for its paratransit clients, many agencies are now looking to provide that same level of service to those that need wheelchairs and other ambulatory devices.     

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2019

Specialty Vehicles delivers ARBOC low-floor trolley to Florida

The American-made trolley seats 33 passengers with additional space for two wheelchairs positions.

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ArticlesMay 2, 2019

Tech brings greater flexibility for GRTC paratransit customers

The platform, known as Amble, is provided by Routematch.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2019

Apply now for the 2019 Transit Maintenance Director of the Year Awards

Apply now for METRO's Transit Maintenance Director of the Year.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2019

NJ TRANSIT creates new role to improve customer experience

Stewart Mader was named as the agency's first customer advocate & chief customer experience officer.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2019

Study finds philanthropists, nonprofits exclude people with disabilities

RespectAbility surveyed 969 people who work at nonprofits and foundations, conducted focus groups, and spoke one-on-one with 14 executives.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2019

NYC has longest commute time via car and transit, study says

At just 26 minutes, San Diego was named as the U.S. city with the shortest average commute time.

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