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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2014

Bringing more wheelchair-accessible cabs to D.C., saving millions

Users of Metro’s paratransit service would have the option of riding in any of 33 accessible taxi-vans that would be added to the city’s cab fleet.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2014

One-quarter of N.Y. paratransit drivers use cellphones, report says

The inspectors also found that 36% drove dangerously and 6% had been seen speeding.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2014

S.D. task force: Steer paratransit riders away from system

The committee’s recommendations included steering paratransit riders to other transportation options, including fixed-route buses and nonprofit organizations that offer rides.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2014

Transit access training saves Ontario city cash

The city of Hamilton has diverted 151 people from the much more expensive paratransit service and saved an estimated $1,558 per participant per year in specialized transit costs.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2014

As demand grows, B.C. paratransit looks to expand fleet

The transit system conducted a transportation service review that identified the need for a third handyDART service bus to meet the needs of seniors. The City of Powell River mayor said the service may need a fourth vehicle to meet demand.

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ProductsMay 22, 2014

Safety training DVD set

Transit & Paratransit Co.’s new training course, Safety Leadership, is designed to provide guidance for managers to influence safe driver behaviors.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2014

Ohio paratransit drivers use teamwork to find missing man

When an 80-year-old parishoner with a memory impairment went missing after church services, Toledo Area Regional Paratransit Service driver Maureen Wilcheck put out a radio call to other drivers and within minutes, driver Lori Brooks spotted the man.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2014

Former paratransit director charged with illegal use of vehicles

Hope Hezel, who served as director from 2010 to 2012, allegedly used the vehicles to complete personal errands outside her scheduled hours of employment and also used the vehicles to travel to personal events, such as a youth sporting event in Pennsylvania.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2014

Philadelphia's SEPTA crowned Roadeo Grand Champion

The 39th International Bus Roadeo was held in conjunction to APTA’s Bus & Paratransit Show in Kansas City, Mo., this week.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2014

Ridership, industry visibility touted at APTA Conference

Ridership and increased funding for public transportation were major themes as APTA’s Bus & Paratransit Conference kicked off with its Opening General Session at the Kansas City Convention Center on Sunday.

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