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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2014

Ram ProMaster offerings feature accessible options

Robert Hegbloom, head of Ram Commercial, said the the ProMaster and ProMaster City vehicles can now be set up with special equipment to serve paratransit fleets or other commercial customers with limited mobility.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2014

Cab driver accused of defrauding S.F. paratransit service

Joseph Shcop, 64, of San Francisco is alleged to have been in possession of at least five debit cards — which can be used to pay for taxi fares at a reduced rate.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2014

Ram ProMaster Vans Upfitted for Paratransit Fleets

Representatives from several upfitters specializing in mobility applications showed off their work this week at Chrysler headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

First Transit to operate Fla. county paratransit service

The contractor, which currently manages the Escambia County Area Transit fixed-route services, will begin managing the paratransit services July 1, 2014.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

BraunAbility to end production of paratransit vans

Will focus its efforts on manufacturing wheelchair lifts and wheelchair accessible vehicles for consumer and commercial use.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Texas city keeps paratransit service in house

Following an analysis, which was launched in January, the City of Tyler chose to add add vehicles and drivers to keep up with current demand.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Fla. paratransit system adds IVR system

Features include an automated trip confirmation phone call every evening that will list an individual's trip information for the next day. Customers will be reminded of their pick-up and appointment times automatically.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Paratransit Inc. taps Clean Energy for CNG fueling

Calif. company is planning to shift its entire fleet, 180 vehicles in all, to CNG in the coming years. An initial 60 Ford E-350 and E-450 CNG-powered paratransit buses will access fuel at the new station.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2014

Driver facing DUI after hitting SEPTA paratransit vehicle

Authorities say a 48-year-old man driving a Cadillac ran a red light and struck the paratransit bus, which caused the bus to overturn and hit a light pole.

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Transit Dispatchesby Joe ZaviscaJune 30, 2014

Why is no one offering same-day ADA paratransit service?

From a customer service standpoint, the convenience and immediacy of same-day paratransit service would be a huge improvement. And from an operating standpoint, it offers the opportunity to increase productivity by filling holes in schedules left by cancellations and no-shows.

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