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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2016

Former Q'Straint sales, tech expert Goss dies

One of Goss's most notable accomplishments was the development of the Q'Straint National Training Seminar, which has evolved into a unique and highly regarded industry program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2016

RTC's new mobility center provides free public transit training

RTC specialists can teach clients — in a group or one-to-one setting — how to use public transit safely and efficiently in a contained environment that simulates the outdoors.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

RIPTA board votes to end free bus passes for elderly, disabled

The RIPTA board voted unanimously to begin charging holders of passes for elderly and disabled — who now ride free — 50 cents per ride starting July 1.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2015

Uber launches wheelchair accessible service in D.C., after years of criticism

Instead of owning the wheelchair accessible vans, the ride-hailing app will access the vehicles already in circulation, driven by licensed Washington cab drivers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2015

Digital technology helps vision impaired navigate London subway

The Wayfindr uses beacon technology to guide vision impaired people through and around urban environments using their smartphones.  

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2015

Calif.'s Omnitrans adding 15 New Flyers featuring audible turn signals

The new buses have one rear-facing securement and one forward-facing securement. The rear-facing system gives passengers with wheelchairs more independence.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2015

MBTA may partner with Uber, Lyft for paratransit

MBTA is running a six-month pilot program for 124 patrons with disabilities allowing them to pay for private taxis using an MBTA debit card, which they may expand for use on other ride-hailing platforms.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2015

SEPTA celebrates modernized, ADA accessible rail station

Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, the Wayne Junction transit rail station has been a fixture in North Philadelphia since it was opened by the Reading Railroad in 1881.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

Texas paratransit agency lays off 59 as company loses state contract

The State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission canceled its three-year contract with TAPS Thursday morning, stating the transit company would no longer provide services for their Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation riders.

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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

MV-1 at BusCon

The MV-1 redefines accessible transportation with a built-in side-entry power ramp, ample head room, and seating for up to five, which includes the ability to safely accommodate two wheelchair users at a time.

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