Frustration With Paratransit System Persists

Plus, new on-demand program sees low ridership.

New On-Demand Paratransit Service is Working

New program starts small, but is well received, according to MCTS and riders.

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.

Paratransit Taxis Could Return This Year

A task force has outlined a new, scaled-back taxi program the county could implement this year.

County’s Paratransit Service Shows Improvement

French company hired by MCTS to transport people with disabilities has improved service.

County Working To Revive On-Demand Paratransit Taxis

Prior service canceled because of concerns about drug testing, vehicles that didn't support wheelchairs.

Supervisors Recommend Funding for On-Demand Paratransit, Despite Objections

Though the funding is likely not enough, and would be realized by issuing debt.

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.

Finance Committee Recommends Two Amendments to Address Paratransit Concerns

Board Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding

The county needs state assistance to save transit system from big cuts.

Paratransit Recovering From Recent Failures, Officials Say

But one in 10 buses still more than a half hour late.

County Paratransit Program in Crisis

As county switches from two providers to one, riders fall through the cracks.

Without Sales Tax Hike Paratransit Will Shrink

Some 700 county residents with disabilities could be left without transportation.

County Paratransit Taxi Service Ending?

Two county agencies recommend ending door-to-door service for disabled. September 28 could be its last day.

While Future Uncertain, County Extends Paratransit Taxi to September

County initially planned to discontinue service due to new federal regulations.

Finance Committee Recommends Task Forces on Paratransit, MCTS Safety

Disabled Riders Decry End To Taxi Service

Transit Union demands more funding, others push sheriff budget cuts at public budget meeting.