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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2015

Houston Metro to hike paratransit rates for first time since 1991

To offset the fare increase, Metro says it will let MetroLift customers use the fixed-route buses for free.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2015

Texas paratransit system could owe state close to $1M

The audit found TAPS had not submitted sufficient documentation for its requests for reimbursement, did not have processes in place to ensure compliance with TxDOT agreements and that its cost allocation methods were not sufficiently supported.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2015

MBTA may partner with Uber, Lyft for paratransit

MBTA is running a six-month pilot program for 124 patrons with disabilities allowing them to pay for private taxis using an MBTA debit card, which they may expand for use on other ride-hailing platforms.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2015

Fed judge orders MARTA to court over paratransit service

Ordered to appear over allegations it's violating a court order, which, among other stipulations, requires MARTA to strive for an on-time performance rate of 100%.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

Hakim named new president of New York City Transit

For the past year and a half Ronnie Hakim has served as the executive director of NJ TRANSIT, which operates 12 commuter rail lines, three light rail lines, 261 bus routes and Access Link paratransit service across the state of New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

Transdev wins Ga. contract renewal

Transdev will continue to be responsible for all aspects of Liberty Transit's operations contract including service operations, maintenance and processing ADA applications for paratransit certifications.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2015

MBTA urged to explore cost saving actions for paratransit

Possible changes presented by MASSDOT's deputy administrator included raising fares to the maximum allowed by ADA and reducing some of The Ride’s overhead costs by partnering with taxis or other transportation companies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2015

MARTA to privatize paratransit operations, maintenance

MV Transportation will operate and maintain the Mobility fleet. The contract requires the company to keep its on-time performance rate at 90% percent or higher, while at the same time reducing the number of customer complaints and trip requests that are denied

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

Texas paratransit agency lays off 59 as company loses state contract

The State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission canceled its three-year contract with TAPS Thursday morning, stating the transit company would no longer provide services for their Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation riders.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2015

U. of Minnesota rejects second proposal to expand paratransit services

The university's Parking and Transportation Services cited a possible reduction in the total number of available rides and potentially increased wait times if the program was implemented.

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