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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2025

TriMet NEXT Brings Transit On-Demand in Oregon

Seniors and people with disabilities in south Gresham begin using on-demand transit to connect with neighborhood destinations and TriMet fixed-route services

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2025

IndyGo Proposes Fare Increase to Support Long-Term Stability

The changes are designed to enhance operational sustainability, promote equity, and align with the agency’s long-term shift to its electronic fare payment platform, MyKey.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2025

Forest River's David Wright Announces Retirement

Wright had led the Bus & Van division for 22 years, building it into one of the country’s leading manufacturer of buses and vans for both the private and public sectors, before assuming the role of Co-CEO with Doug Gaeddert.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2025

Montreal Transferring Paratransit Minibus Service to External Partners

Currently, taxi industry partners already handle 90% of paratransit trips. Transferring the remaining 10% of trips — those delivered by minibuses — to external partners will allow the STM to streamline its paratransit services.

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Go!Bus electric vehicles
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 7, 2025

Michigan's The Rapid Welcomes First Fully-Electric Vehicles

New electric vehicles are joining The Rapid’s Go!Bus paratransit fleet in Grand Rapids Michigan.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2025

Chicago Completes Accessibility Improvements at 100 Bus Stops

Upgrades have been made to 200 bus stops since 2022, as part of a broader effort to enhance access and inclusivity for transit users

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2024

RIPTA Extends 'RIde Anywhere' Paratransit Pilot Program

Under the RIde Anywhere Pilot Program, qualified Rhode Island residents can request curb-to-curb service for locations within the state that are outside of the three-quarter-mile radius.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2024

MBTA Teams with Spare to Automate Paratransit Service

The collaboration provides cutting-edge paratransit technology and services to customers of one of the largest transit systems in the U.S., enhancing accessibility in customer-facing software and communications, efficiency, and the experience for individuals with disabilities who rely on paratransit services.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 3, 2024

DART Celebrates 50 Years of Paratransit in Delaware

The Delaware Administration for Specialized Transportation celebrated the 50th anniversary of their first paratransit trip, becoming the nation’s first state or regional provider of specialized transportation services.

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TARTA Move Bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 26, 2024

TARPS Rebrands to TARTA Move

TARTA is rebranding their paratransit division as TARTA Move to bring all of their services under the same umbrella.

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