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Articlesby StaffApril 19, 2022

A Paradigm Shift for Paratransit and Shuttle Bus Electrification

A recently announced collaboration between two companies may address the engineering challenges that are endemic with converting gas and diesel platforms to electric.

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ArticlesApril 18, 2022

North Carolina’s GoDurham Relies on Innovation to Address Operator, Ridership Issues

The agency has also delved into electric buses, focused on growing its operator pool, and implemented a fare free system for the fiscal year to help the riding public.

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NewsApril 15, 2022

Maryland Transit Administration Awards Paratransit Contract to MV Transportation

MV operated paratransit services for MDOT MTA between 2004 and 2019 and, since that time, has maintained responsibility for the Mobility Operations Control Center.

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NewsApril 11, 2022

New Orleans RTA Unveils New Paratransit Vehicles

The 21 new paratransit vehicles were funded by a competitive $13M grant award through the FTA’s 2020 Bus and Bus Facilities program.

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NewsApril 7, 2022

MBTA Resolves ADA Violation Allegations

In resolving the investigation, the MBTA has implemented a policy that incentivizes ride sharing companies to increase the number of wheelchair-accessible vehicles available for hire.

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NewsMarch 16, 2022

Sun Van Aims to Improve Paratransit Experience with New Mobile App

Sun Van is now one of the first paratransit agencies in the U.S. to provide a mobile app which tracks trips in real-time.

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NewsMarch 7, 2022

Vicinity Secures Order for 5 Optimal E1 Chassis

Olathe Fleet Solutions facilitated the orders for the five VMC Optimal E1 Electric Chassis.

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NewsFebruary 8, 2022

Transdev, Napa Valley Extend 30-Year Partnership

Transdev will continue to provide operations and maintenance for NVTA’s Vine Transit System.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2022

MV to Provide Paratransit, Select Fixed-Route Services for the Corpus Christi Region

MV Transportation will be responsible for operations, dispatch, scheduling, maintenance, and customer service.

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NewsFebruary 1, 2022

Pace Launches DuPage Access Program

This service provides registered Pace ADA Paratransit passengers a free (up to $30) alternative option to dedicated paratransit services.

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