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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

New York MTA offers enhanced paratransit program services

Expands use of online and app booking option, improved driver training for more drivers, and more door-to-door service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2019

New app to help people with disabilities navigate public transit

Using the "Connect" app enables users to gain three-meter accuracy to pick-up or drop off locations for fixed and paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

Pa.'s Westmoreland County Transit to add 16 paratransit buses

Money for the purchases is being filtered through the state from the federal government, which must first approve the bus order.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

New dispatch system gives 'ready window' to UTA paratransit users

This new program eliminates the guesswork for riders, allowing them to walk outside right as the bus arrives.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2019

Metro to expand alternative-to-paratransit program to D.C. and Virginia

Allows eligible customers to use on-demand services — without sharing a ride — at a discounted rate, instead of paratransit.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2018

GreenPower delivers battery-electric bus to UC San Francisco

Applications include, microtransit, paratransit, vanpool, shuttle, school, employee transportation, or tourist operations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

Registration extended for relationship-building event, TBX 2019

Senior-level transit and paratransit employees who qualify will receive a full grant to attend that includes travel and education.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2018

MV Transportation lands VIA paratransit contract

Will be responsible for operations, maintenance, dispatch, and safety within the VIAtrans paratransit service system.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2018

DCTA adds 12 ARBOC Spirit of Independence buses

The new body-on-chassis (cutaway) buses will enhance 10 fixed-route services in Denton and Lewisville and demand-response paratransit services in Frisco and Highland Village.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2018

SARTA to add fuel-cell powered vans to paratransit service

The vans, built on Ford's U4X platform by Tesco, will have seating for six passengers and accommodate one wheelchair.

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