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NewsJuly 16, 2020

Uber, Routematch Heads Announce, Discuss Acquisition

The acquisition brings together Uber’s expertise in on-demand, global mobility technologies with Routematch’s proven capabilities across paratransit, payments, fixed-route tools, and trip planning services.

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NewsJuly 1, 2020

BYD delivers battery-electric buses to Md. agency

TransIT provides public transit, paratransit, and commuter services/employer outreach information throughout Frederick County, serving medical, employment, education, and shopping centers.

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NewsJune 30, 2020

MV Lands Fla. Fixed-Route, Paratransit Services Contract

MV’s new contract with St. Lucie County extends the company’s long history of providing transportation services to Florida communities, with additional services offered in several counties.

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ArticlesJune 29, 2020

Paratransit Agencies Help Passengers with Disabilities Stay Safe during the COVID-19 Crisis

Paratransit providers face two key challenges as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak — they need to ensure the safety of passengers and reduce the anxiety they may feel in using the service, while retaining their experienced drivers to ensure they are available when normal operations resume.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2020

The COMET awards RATP Dev contract for fixed-route, paratransit services

The new contractors will be responsible for employing the drivers, performing the maintenance of the buses, and other related services.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2020

MBTA, Transdev partner with Orion Labs for advanced communication

Transdev is the operating partner for MBTA´s door-to-door paratransit service, The RIDE, an essential transportation “safety net” for seniors and the disabled to access essential services.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2020

Ground transportation groups request $12B for essential infrastructure

Develops eight-point plan for saving taxis, liveries, rideshare, buses, shuttles, paratransit, and non-emergency medical trips.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2020

Biz Briefs: New Flyer lands BEB order, MV to provide paratransit services

Seattle's King County Metro will add more battery-electric buses, while TARC has contracted MV to provide its ADA services.

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Transit Dispatchesby Ron BrooksJanuary 14, 2020

Understanding How Customers Feel About Paratransit will Help Us Fix It

Virtually every transit agency has a few angry customers, and I used to be one. I depended on transit and when it failed, it was maddening.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2019

Chicago's Pace renews National Express paratransit contract

The renewal is based in part on the company’s proven partnership.

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