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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2009

First Transit signs new Ohio contract

The three-year agreement includes operation, maintenance and management of a fleet of 37 transit buses for fixed-route and paratransit services.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2009

MV assumes IndyGo call center operations

Under the terms of the contract, MV will perform all day-to-day paratransit services as well as all call center functions, including reservations, dispatch and scheduling.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2008

American Bus Products to supply TTC with paratransit buses

The first "Friendly Bus" is expected to arrive in Toronto in early 2009, with regular deliveries to follow until the end of 2010 when the order of 110 buses will be fulfilled.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2008

Apollo Video to supply Nebraska transit system

RoadRunner system will enable transit officials to monitor video both inside and outside paratransit and fixed-route buses and view the speeds and routes of vehicles on an interactive map.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2008

METRO Briefs

Canada rail looking to sell videos, music online. Calif. high-speed rail plans uncertain. Paratransit service considered crucial, costly.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2008

Honolulu chooses Innovative Paradigms, FLT for paratransit

Under the terms of the contract, FLT and Innovative Paradigms will work with local stakeholders to develop a plan that brings public transit and social service agencies together to deliver enhanced transportation services.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2008

METRO Briefs

Maryland transit to face service cuts. Ohio paratransit strives to improve service. L.A. transit coping with AIG near-collapse.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2008

MV begins N.Y. contract

Under the terms of the 10-year, $422 million contract, MV will manage and operate the paratransit services, beginning with 11 vehicles on eight routes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2008

ATU to lift pickets in Brantford, Canada

Good faith gesture is an attempt to end paratransit service strike.

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ArticlesSeptember 23, 2008

Contractors Expound on New Opportunities, Services, Technology

As paratransit market growth continues, contractors make inroads with rail service. METRO sits down with three of the top contractors in the industry to discuss the benefits and the logistics of running contracted services and what the future holds for their businesses.

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