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Paratransitby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Houston man outfits bus to help disabled vets

Founded a nonprofit organization to fund the outfitting of a large recreational vehicle into transportation for veterans in wheelchairs.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 16, 2012

TransLink reverses decision to end taxi program

The original decision grew out of discussions on how to meet growing demand for custom transit services. The goal was to redirect funding from TaxiSaver to improve these services. However, customer feedback indicated that TaxiSaver provides a valuable service to those in need and is integral to making the transit system accessible.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Fla.’s Palm Tran selects Metro Mobility for paratransit

Company said it would save the county $16.7 million over five years.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 16, 2012

N.C. paratransit struggles with senior rider increase

The number of senior paratransit riders using mobility devices — especially wheelchairs — has risen drastically over the last five years and will continue to rise, further challenging local systems.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 16, 2012

N.M. seniors may lose free Dial-a-Ride

Due to budget constraints, city officials are considering charging seniors a fare of $2 for a one-way ride on the currently fare free program geared toward senior citizens.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Santa Monica Big Blue Bus extends Trapeze contract

Will include a comprehensive transit asset management solution to better track and maintain its fleet.

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Paratransitby StaffJuly 16, 2012

DART paratransit driver fired after crash

The transit agency released video that shows the driver was not using a cellphone and was looking straight ahead at the time of the collision. The driver had a good safety record and more than 11 years of experience.

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Busby StaffJuly 13, 2012

Clever Devices acquires Digital Recorders

The company, which was formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Digital Recorders Inc., will become a division of Clever Devices, remaining in its facility in Durham, N.C.

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Busby StaffJuly 13, 2012

TriMet driver who kicked family off bus retires

She feared losing the agency's retiree healthcare benefits if she was terminated. Had two high-profile conflicts with mothers of crying children in the past year, and received 115 complaints since 2009.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 13, 2012

NTSB issues safety recs

Directed to the FMCSA, NHTSA, AASHTO and various motorcoach associations.

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