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NewsJuly 27, 2021

New York's MTA Marks ADA Anniversary, Touts Accessibility Upgrades

Throughout 2021 and 2022, the MTA expects to put more than 800 new buses into service with more flexible seating options in the priority and courtesy seating area designed to accommodate diverse customer needs.

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NewsJuly 26, 2021

RTC Launches Site to Manage Paratransit Rides Online

The RTC is developing a myRTCpara mobile app set to debut by fall 2021.

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NewsJuly 21, 2021

Propane Rebates Available for Bus, Truck Fleets in Several States

Fleets in Michigan, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii can now qualify for the rebates until Dec. 31.

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NewsJune 21, 2021

TransLink to Modernize HandyDART’s Fare Collection System

Beginning October 1, HandyDART riders will be able to use Compass smart cards and ‘Tap to Pay’ with contactless credit cards. Age-based discounts will also be introduced for youth and seniors.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2021

Reinventing Paratransit: Expanding Services to Boost Safety, Accessibility

Moving toward more flexible, on-demand options, paratransit providers are working harder and smarter to find safer and more cost-efficient ways to meet rider’s mobility needs.

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NewsMay 26, 2021

First Transit Lands MARTA Mobility Ops, Maintenance Contract

The company will be responsible for all aspects of dispatching, maintaining, and operating a 192-vehicle fleet supporting paratransit services.

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NewsMay 21, 2021

MARTA Taps Transdev for Paratransit, ADA Eligibility Program

From a scheduling and dispatching perspective, Transdev will be managing 15,000 certified participants, who average 2,400 trips per day during the week.

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NewsMay 7, 2021

Endera Names New VP, Business Development

Bill Williams will be responsible for Endera’s overall sales strategy, market expansion, EV adoption education, and customer engagement.

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NewsMarch 29, 2021

MV Transportation Lands Houston METRO Paratransit Contract

Under the five-year contract, the company will operate the minivan component of the city’s curb-to-curb, shared-ride METROLift system.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2021

Texoma Area Paratransit Extends Transdev Contract

The transit agency entered into a public-private operating partnership with Transdev in 2016 as part of its efforts to restore service to the six-county region.

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