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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

Palm Tran ridership hits record

This is the fourth consecutive year that fixed-route ridership increased and the third consecutive year that new ridership records were set.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2012

Veolia earns L.A. contract extension

The new contract goes into effect in November and includes operation of the city’s 130 vehicles in the fixed-route fleet.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Calif. county paratransit sees big fare hikes, service cuts

A visually impaired Merced County resident wrote about GSG Merced County Transit’s plan to increase Dial-a-Ride fares by 50%, cut rural Dial-a-Ride service, and only allow trips for medical appointments for up to $10 each way for blind and visually impaired riders.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2012

Ann Arbor transit expansion takes step forward

A draft five-year transit program proposes several improvements in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti: more frequent service, extended service on weekdays and weekends and more direct service (limiting the need for transfers) to be provided on major corridors and several local routes. Ann Arbor riders will also be able to access communities beyond the city's borders.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2012

TARTA to offer free rides to some paratransit riders

Those who are qualified will be able to ride fixed-route buses without having to pay a fare. The agency’s paratransit ridership grew by 15.8% in the last year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2012

Veolia renews Indiana's TRANSPO contract

Over the next three years Veolia will be implementing additional programs that will focus on both safety and customer service.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Calif. county extends Veolia contract

The new five-year contract began July 1, 2012 and has two one-year options.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

Staten Island wants MTA to make on-campus drop offs

Officials have asked the transit authority to extend the college's two current routes into the campus to help students get to where they want to go more quickly.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2011

RTC Washoe County taps MV for fixed-route services

The company will transition the 70-bus operation from the in-house model run by the RTC to a turnkey model, providing maintenance, management and operations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2011

Indiana paratransit provider taps GM

The Metropolitan Evansville Transit System provides transportation on 17 fixed-route areas and paratransit services for people 65 years or older, or for those with documented disability.

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