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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2015

American Motor Products announces new discount tire program

Paratransit, motorcoach, bus fleet, limousine and taxi operators across the country can now obtain their commercial fleet ambulance, service truck, bus and truck tires, as well as limousine, taxi, car and SUV tires, through authorized local Michelin Dealers and get discounted National Fleet Account pricing.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2015

First Transit wins 3 paratransit contracts

Company will provide services in San Mateo, Calif. and Broward County and Palm Beach County, Fla.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2015

N.Y. MTA stand by Staten Island paratransit services

Addressing complaints brought up by several customers and Marybeth Melendez, the former democratic hopeful for State Assembly who uses the service regularly, an MTA spokesman said complaints against Staten Island car services, which address 30% of Staten Island intra-borough trips, have remained relatively flat.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2015

Md. MTA paratransit riders file suit

Users are routinely picked up and dropped off late for critical medical appointments by MTA's mobility/paratransit service, according to the lawsuit.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2015

Could Uber take over some San Francisco paratransit services?

The move could possibly open direct competition between taxis and Uber in the realm of wheelchair transit. But the sector is far from profitable, and that has raised the concern of taxi officials.

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ProductsJanuary 6, 2015

Meridian sprinter shuttle bus

Meridian, a Mercedes-Benz-approved Sprinter upfitter offers dozens of varieties of Sprinter based buses, limousines, paratransit vehicles and executive transporters.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

Transdev's Westbrook to lead rail division

Will also continue to serve as Chairman of Transdev’s Transit Division, which operates over 200 bus, paratransit, and bus rapid transit contracts with city and county transit authorities, universities and airports across the U.S and in English-speaking Canada.

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ArticlesJanuary 5, 2015

D.C. Chief Caps Transit Legacy with Strengthened System Safety

In addition to building a new safety culture, GM/CEO Richard Sarles spearheaded the replacement of buses, paratransit vehicles and the acquisition of new 7000 series railcars, as well as the development of the agency’s new strategic plan.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2014

Boston to pilot needs-based paratransit discounts

A total of 600 customers will be eligible for the six-month pilot, which will cost $480,000. The program did not require a vote by the state’s Transportation Board, though some members voiced support and others questioned whether the goal of lowering fares for low-income riders with disabilities could be accomplished another way.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2014

N.Y. MTA adding 147 more MV-1s

Delivery of these additional vehicles from the local MV-1 dealer, Alliance Bus Group, will bring the number of MV-1s in the MTA’s paratransit fleet to 398 out of a total of approximately 2,000 vehicles – one-fifth of the entire fleet.

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