Why Transit Agencies Are Looking to Taxis and Uber to Provide Paratransit

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By Angie SchmittNov 17, 2015, 11:29 am65 pts
In a six-month pilot program, Boston’s MBTA is exploring the use of taxis as an alternative to large vans for paratransit service, which is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. When it comes to paratransit, vans aren’t always the right vehicle for the job. Photo: Wikipedia The program is…

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