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Funding For Same-Day Paratransit Running Out
MCTS won't include funds for Transit Plus Same Day Pilot in 2026 budget.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Expands Same-Day Paratransit Service
County transit system relaxes restrictions for on-demand paratransit service.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Frustration With Paratransit System Persists
Plus, new on-demand program sees low ridership.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New On-Demand Paratransit Service is Working
New program starts small, but is well received, according to MCTS and riders.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Paratransit Taxis Launching Next Week
New service has wheelchair-accessible vehicles for persons with disabilities.
Aug 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Limited Funding Pushes Up Fares for New Paratransit Taxis
Fares will likely start at $12 one-way for on-demand service replacing former paratransit taxi program.
Jul 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Paratransit Taxis Could Return in September
MCTS officials believe they have found new taxi provider for persons with disabilities.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Riders Decry County’s Paratransit Service
Transit service for persons with disabilities has never been worse, more inefficient or unreliable, users say.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Launches Real-Time Transit App for Riders With Disabilities
Reliability and timing of vans have long been an issue for paratransit riders.
Jun 1st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Paratransit Taxis Could Return This Year
A task force has outlined a new, scaled-back taxi program the county could implement this year.
Apr 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County’s Paratransit Service Shows Improvement
French company hired by MCTS to transport people with disabilities has improved service.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Paratransit Recovering From Recent Failures, Officials Say
But one in 10 buses still more than a half hour late.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Paratransit Program in Crisis
As county switches from two providers to one, riders fall through the cracks.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Without Sales Tax Hike Paratransit Will Shrink
Some 700 county residents with disabilities could be left without transportation.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
