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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2011

StrataGen to provide NYCT paratransit trip planning, IVR

The new contracts significantly expand the company's successful implementation of its ADEPT intermodal trip planning application, which was initially rolled out in 2010.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2011

Contractor calls Ga. paratransit a success

During 2009 and 2010, Augusta Public Transit averaged about 2,300 individual weekday trips, according to data filed with the Federal Transit Administration. Since June, paratransit ridership is up 2%.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2011

CNG vehicles donated to Tulsa paratransit

With a total value of $106,000, the MV-1s will replace two of the older vans in the 46-vehicle Lift Program fleet, which is being converted from diesel to CNG using federal stimulus money.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2011

King County taps Veolia for paratransit service

The contract extension runs through July 31, 2018.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2011

Part of Texas paratransit may be outsourced

To cope with increasing fuel costs and rides being provided outside the mandated area, the Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District is considering outsourcing part of its paratransit service. GM says increasing fares on a group that typically is on a fixed income wouldn't make up much difference in incurred costs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2011

MARTA paratransit riders stuck with higher fares

Gwinnett Paratransit passengers wanting to transfer to MARTA end up paying double fares. Officials plan to make the free transfers more consistent when area transportation groups get together to establish a regional fare policy.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2011

TAPTCO releases training courses for paratransit, transit

The courses include 28 high-quality video-based presentations, Classroom Facilitator Guides, Behind-the Wheel Instructor Guides, Operator Study Guides and Operator Training Progress Charts

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2011

BARTA paratransit looks to ads for revenue

BARTA already sells ad space on the inside and outside of its fixed-route buses. Under the contract, Direct Media sells advertising space on the buses in exchange for 40 percent of the revenue.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2011

Taxicab, limo & paratransit group names new president

Mary Smarelli was voted into office at the TLPA's 93rd Annual Convention & Trade Show held last October in San Francisco. She is the fourth woman ever to hold the presidency of the nearly 100-year-old trade association that was founded by taxicab and rental car industry icon John Hertz.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2011

A-Z Bus Sales wins Calif. CNG paratransit contract

Company provides sales and service for new and used buses, financing of all buses through a large nationwide network, and offers parts and services, including emissions testing and diesel engine retrofits and warranty repairs.

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