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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2013

Okla. paratransit hits capacity

The service provided 8,453 rides last fiscal year, up from 3,520 rides in 2009-10, when the system started operation. Each month, the paratransit service gets 10 to 12 new applications.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2013

Texas paratransit unveils mobile friendly website

Will allow riders on-the-go access to ride schedules and services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

Hawaii paratransit riders complain about service change

Delays in service and drivers who appear unaccustomed to routes and dealing with people with disabilities are among the concerns riders are reporting after Maui County switched service providers from Roberts Hawaii to Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. on July 1.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

Calif. paratransit director honored for saving woman’s life

Eric Drew, services director for a paratransit provider for Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, got help in time for an unresponsive client. Q'Straint selected him for its "Above and Beyond" Award.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2013

First Transit contract extended in Calif.

The contract extension marks the company’s 22nd year of service in Paso Robles, which today includes a mix of paratransit and fixed-route offerings.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2013

San Antonio VIA begins paratransit taxi program

The subsidy program covers up to $9 of a Yellow Cab taxi trip taken by a registered VIAtrans customer on a weekday.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2013

Iowa officials approve paratransit contract

The vote, and the resulting contract that begins July 1, now mean that the county will keep the more than 30-year-old SEATS paratransit program afloat for area residents.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2013

Mo.-based OATS to switch to fare-based system

The nonprofit transportation and paratransit provider will switch from collecting suggested contributions to implementing a fare system. The provider is making the change so it can balance its fiscal year 2014 budget. Rider contributions make up only 4% of the provider’s revenue.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2013

First Transit contract extended in Calif.

The company operates four paratransit routes and one fixed route, providing service to and from the City of Atascadero’s new transit center, which opened in April.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2013

Despite new lines, Utah ridership down

The numbers include not only riders on buses and trains, but also on paratransit and rideshare van service.

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