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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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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

Long Island adds sedans to paratransit fleet

Switch could possibly save LI Bus millions of dollars, with the cost of a Crown Victoria coming in at approximately $22,000 compared to about $100,000 for a paratransit bus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

Delaware system offers paratransit riders cell phones

The free phones with free airtime are limited to two functions: calling DART customer service and calling 911. One function could save paratransit riders a lot of inconvenience and the other could be a life-saver.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

Illinois wins grant for greener paratransit vehicles

The $4 million grant will be used to replace 31 paratransit buses with hybrid-electric buses in seven transit agencies across the state.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

APTA: Ridership impacted by economy

Besides nation's unemployment rate, other factors contributing to the ridership decline are service cuts and fare increases. Meanwhile, demand response (paratransit) services grow.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2009

Spokane Transit taps TrendSource for CS eval.

Will deploy undercover field agents ("mystery riders") into Spokane's bus and paratransit systems to provide an objective, firsthand evaluation of the rider experience.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2009

METRO Briefs

Audit: more efficient transit scheduling could save millions. N.Y. bus to replace paratransit vehicles with sedans. Bill targets riders with odor.

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