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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2012

Paratransit passenger hijacks DART van

The woman drove erratically for about 20 minutes, running over curbs and going through stop signs before getting onto Highway 75, where police finally pulled her over.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2012

UT Survey: Operators weigh in on paratransit programs

University officials based in Michigan, New Jersey, West Virginia, Oklahoma and Indiana discuss increasing ridership, contracting service and travel training.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2012

HART wants minimum age policy for travel

Planners suggested implementing a policy Sept. 1 that children younger than 12 years old boarding a bus or paratransit van must be accompanied by someone older than 12.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

DART paratransit driver fired after crash

The transit agency released video that shows the driver was not using a cellphone and was looking straight ahead at the time of the collision. The driver had a good safety record and more than 11 years of experience.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

N.C. paratransit struggles with senior rider increase

The number of senior paratransit riders using mobility devices — especially wheelchairs — has risen drastically over the last five years and will continue to rise, further challenging local systems.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Fla.’s Palm Tran selects Metro Mobility for paratransit

Company said it would save the county $16.7 million over five years.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

N.Y. counties win chance to buy $1 paratransit buses

All paratransit buses will be transferred in “AS IS” condition, with no representations, guarantees or warranties, for the sum of $1 and a contractual commitment to use the vehicles for purposes that benefit the residents of Westchester County.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

A-Z, Elkhart deliver paratransit vehicles to Ariz.

Equipped with a front lift, AVL, camera system and custom graphics. The buses were ordered and delivered in less than five months, using a CalACT-MBTA Vehicle Purchasing Cooperative RFP.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2012

MBTA to launch on-demand taxi service

Offering same-day service will be an upgrade from its current paratransit service, the RIDE, which requires trip scheduling at least one day prior to pickup.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2012

Community protests Md. paratransit cuts, fare hikes

Primarily opposed to proposed fare increases for TransIT-plus, a service for elderly and disabled residents. One-way cash fare for medical trips would go from $1.50 to $2.50.

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