Paratransit

And as for the struggling grocery carriers, Carroll said: "Remember, too, the Demand-Response 'Paratransit' service has always been available for those customers who, because of disability, are unable to utilize regular fixed route service."

News for Lynchburg News Advance 2008

Paratransit (Access-A-Ride in New York City) was established to satisfy the requirements of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Alan Singer: People With Disabilities Cut First: Who Will Be Next? Alan Singer 2011

Paratransit riders on the STAR system will see an increase, too.

Alexandria approves North Potomac Yard development 2010

Paratransit, again, you're waiting on paratransit.

Low-Income Minorities With Disabilities See Services Disparity 2010

Paratransit to a movie theater, regular transit a bus home.

Wheelchairs: why do they make SUCH a difference? Elizabeth McClung 2008

Paratransit costs were ongoing, and rose whenever a new rider entered the system.

What’s wrong with Paratransit - and why 2005

Paratransit now had to meet federal criteria as well, so bus companies could no longer legally restrict ridership as they had in decades past.

What’s wrong with Paratransit - and why 2005

"Riders may have to endure the costs necessary to fund the critically important Paratransit program, but we cannot allow them to be further taxed and burdened by crooked operator rip-offs," Inspector General Barry Kluger said.

NYDN Rss PETE DONOHUE 2012

Paratransit service is required by law, and attempts to undermine it are appalling.

The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post 2011

Paratransit driver held in crash that kills Hells Angels member

SFGate: Don Asmussen: Bad Reporter hlee@sfchronicle.com (John King 2011