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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2017

Fla.'s Broward County considering taxis, Uber, Lyft for paratransit

The county would pick up $15 of the tab. With most paratransit rides five miles or fewer, county officials believe $15 likely would cover the entire bill.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2017

Transdev wins Phoenix Dial-a-Ride service contract

Beginning July 1, 2017, the consolidation of two existing contracts will result in one service provider that operates the service, accepts customer calls, verifies customer eligibility, schedules requested trips, and maintains vehicles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2017

Board overturns MARTA decision to outsource paratransit services

The agency decided to outsource its paratransit service in 2015, citing the need to save money, increase efficiency, and improve on-time performance rates.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 9, 2017

Your UTA at Work: Paratransit Bus Operator

In this "Your UTA at Work" video, Utah Transit Authority employee Karen Adams talks about her work as a paratransit bus operator and the friendships she forms with riders.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

New Lowered-Floor Minibus Combines Style, Passenger Accessibility

The Frontrunner comes standard with smart air suspension, which helps improve aerodynamics and increase fuel efficiency.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2017

Md. MTA agrees to improve paratransit service in settlement

The agency will hire consultants to review the service and adopt quality-assurance measures for program elegibility and processing applications quicker.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2017

Laketran GM Jurkowski announces plan to retire

Under his tenure, Laketran passed two local sales tax levies in 2003 and 2013, which safeguarded the future of the agency through the passage of a permanent levy.  

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

PSTA brings together Uber and Taxi to get people on the bus

New program uses Uber and United Taxi to pick up bus-stop-bound riders within eight specific zones throughout the county.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2017

Phoenix Transit enhances Dial-a-Ride with 'overflow' service

The approved partnership between Dial-a-Ride contractor MV Transportation and their subcontractor Discount Cab provides overflow service during the regular service day.

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