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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

York, Pa. taps voice response system for paratransit

Riders will receive an automated phone call the day before their trip with their pick-up time information rather than having to call rabbittransit the evening before for the information.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> S.F. Bay Area non-profit assists senior riders

LIFE ElderCare’s VIP Rides program links senior citizens and non-seniors with disabilities with volunteers, who assist them in their transportation needs. The non-profit has worked with city paratransit programs since 2004.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

Illinois gov. makes deal to stop paratransit fare hikes

In addition to freezing CTA and paratransit fare increases for the next two years, the state is also in conversations with CTA aimed at decreasing the number of anticipated service reductions, ensuring that riders will continue to have reliable public transportation options.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2009

INIT to install products on TTC paratransit vehicles

The contract includes mobile data terminals and backup cameras on 110 new paratransit vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2009

NJ Transit to add 65 paratransit vehicles

The board of directors authorized a $1.5 million contract with Starcraft Division of Forest River/Jersey Shore Bus Sales and a $4.3 million contract with American Bus of Trenton, for the purchase of 10 hybrid minibuses and 22 heavy-duty cutaway buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2009

Fla. seniors keep ride service

Broward County seniors maintain paratransit services to nutrition sites. Officials still plan on implementing new dispatching system by beginning of next year.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2009

Pace paratransit to increase fares, cut passes

Fare for paratransit riders will change from $2.25 to $3.00 beginning Nov. 15.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2009

Trapeze equips Ohio paratransit service

Software is designed to help dramatically reduce driver wait times and no shows, as well as prevent same day cancellations. Application includes IVR Confirm, Callback and Cancel modules that enable clients to review trip bookings through a computerized voice system to confirm accuracy.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2009

TLPA honors paratransit operator, driver of the year

Bridgewater, Mass.-based A&A Metro Transportation's President Thomas P. Arrighi was named "Operator of the Year," and Adepegba “Tony” Abiodun driver for Challenger Transportation of Gaithersburg, Md., was named the paratransit Driver of the Year.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2009

ORT selects RouteMatch Software solution

With RouteMatch's automated system, ORT can use its fixed route and/or paratransit vehicles to provide services on a given day or shift, using just one screen and one technology infrastructure.

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