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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2017

MBTA considers ways to eliminate $50M deficit

Introducing alcohol ads could boost advertising revenues by $1.5 million to $3 million, the report said.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2017

Walker to manage Texoma Area paratransit

This service links passengers living in a six-county geographical region wider than the state of Connecticut to places of employment, family visits, retail trips and critical medical services.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2017

Rising cost of Minn. paratransit could threaten other transit services

The Metropolitan Council, which operates the service, expects the number of rides will climb to 2.9 million by 2020, about double what it was in 2010.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2017

ARBOC releases Ford Spirit of Independence model

The vehicle features a 96-inch width and a flat floor design that allows stress-free maneuverability for up to fifteen ambulatory and five wheelchair passengers, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2017

McDonald Transit awarded Capital Area Transit interim management contract

Partnering with CAT, McDonald Transit has appointed Tony Johnson, an industry veteran and former interim president of the Fort Worth Transit Authority to serve as CAT’s GM.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

rabbittransit begins deployment of new 60-vehicle paratransit fleet

The new fleet additions are comprised of 14 CDL buses and 46 non-CDL vehicles, of which includes 10 minivans and two Ford Transits.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2017

Ill. agency to add 26 Champion Challenger paratransit vehicles

The contract Greater Peoria Mass Transit District entered into with Central States Bus Sales Inc. for the 26 vehicles, includes an option to purchase an additional 14 paratransit vehicles over the next five years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2017

AC Transit launches Flex service pilot project

The pilot’s design employs smaller 12 seats buses (each fully-ADA compliant with Clipper Card readers and fare boxes) and offer riders the choice of which existing Line 275 bus stop they would like to begin and end their travel.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2017

Senior population growth impacts Laketran demand on Dial-a-Ride

Ridership has increased 14 percent over the last three years and has no sign of slowing down. The January 2017 ridership is up 12% over January 2016.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

MBTA expands Uber, Lyft subsidized paratransit ride program

The program was initially offered to 400 customers, but starting on Wednesday it is available to anyone eligible for The Ride.

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