Public Paratransit and Disability Transport Services: Publications and Documents
Summary
Disabled World's collection of information on paratransit and public disability transport services offers a comprehensive look at accessible travel. Topics covered include eligibility criteria, booking procedures, and understanding different types of accessible vehicles like adapted buses and specialized vans. This resource compiles articles and papers that provide practical advice, personal experiences, and regulatory information. The content aims to be useful for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and their caregivers by offering insights into navigating public transit systems and understanding available options, ultimately promoting greater independence and participation in community life.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry Debuts Digital Priority Seating Card CrossCountry launches an industry-first digital Priority Seating Card for Apple Wallet and Android Wallet, helping customers discreetly request priority seats. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Why Buses Cannot Get Wheelchair Users to Most City Areas Study finds the key obstacle is with sidewalks and other infrastructure that wheelchair users need to get from home to bus stops and from bus stops to their destination. | ||
| Only 31% of London Underground Stations are Fully Accessible Reports by Transport Focus, the Department for Transport, and the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers have uncovered that traveling on public transport continues to be difficult for disabled passengers.. | ||
| myRTCpara: Trip Management for Paratransit Customers RTC launches myRTCpara to manage paratransit rides efficiently by allowing paratransit riders and caretakers to book, cancel, and manage rides online. | ||
| Roadside Assistance and Home Service for Wheelchair Users Vantage Mobility International introduces its VMI Assurance Program a specialized roadside assistance and at-home service program for wheelchair users. | ||
| London Public Transport a Nightmare for Wheelchair Users Going the Extra Mile experiment highlights accessibility issues revealing how hard it is for disabled passengers to navigate the London public transport system. | ||
| Amtrak Discounts for Disabled, Seniors & Military Riders Amtrak offers everyday rail fare discounts including 15% off for seniors 62+, passengers with disabilities, veterans, students, and AAA members. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Updated ADA Guidelines for Buses and Vans - Access Board The Access Board issues final rule updating sections of the accessibility guidelines for transportation vehicles covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). | ||
| CareRides: Accessible Transportation for the Elderly by Lyft and CareLinx CareRides provides convenient, reliable, door-through-door transportation to increase freedom and mobility for individuals who need extra support across the U.S.. | ||
| Chicago Taxi Fleet Adds 50 Wheelchair Accessible MV-1s Chicago to add approximately 50 MV-1 wheelchair-accessible taxis to boost public transportation options for Chicago area residents with disabilities. | ||
| New Wheelchair Accessible MV-1 Empire Taxi for NYC Fully wheelchair accessible the MV-1 Empire Taxi provides more legroom and luggage space than other taxi vehicles operating in New York City. | ||
| Accessible UK and London Black Cabs in 5 Minutes Partnership makes over 8000 black cabs in London and a further 2000 throughout the UK fully accessible for disabled travelers. | ||
| Greyhound Bus Services for Disabled Passengers Greyhound bus lines recognizes the importance of making travel easy and accessible for customers with disabilities. | ||
| NYC Adds 147 New MV-1's to Access-A-Ride Fleet New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority adds another 147 new MV-1s to its Access-A-Ride fleet. | ||
| New Medical Protocol Sets Industry Standard for Bus Drivers With Diabetes New policy shows commitment to providing drivers with diabetes equal employment opportunities and ensuring public safety. | ||
| Beverly Hills Cab Co. Wheelchair Friendly Vans Beverly Hills Cabs Los Angeles offer wheelchair accessible vans for persons with disability the elderly and people with mobility issues. | ||
| 2012 Accessible Taxis with Rear-Entry to Enter NYC Market NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission confirmed Viewpoint value by making its vehicles 1 of 3 approved 2012 accessible taxi models in NY city. | ||
| MV-1 The Accessible Taxi of Tomorrow The MV-1 is the first mobility vehicle designed to provide accessible transportation to fleets municipalities and individuals with physical challenges. | ||
| Stagecoach Buses to be Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles by 2015 Stagecoach East Midlands has vowed to make their entire fleet of buses wheelchair accessible vehicles by 2015. | ||
| NYC Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Controversy & Cost Impact NYC's taxi decision overlooked wheelchair accessible cabs that could save $470 million yearly while serving disabled passengers and aging New Yorkers better. | ✓ ✓ | |
| NYC Wheelchair Accessible Taxis: Harkin's ADA Appeal Senator Tom Harkin urged NYC Mayor Bloomberg to select wheelchair accessible taxis for the city's 13,000-taxi fleet to improve disability access citywide. | ✓ ✓ | |
| NYC Taxi Lawsuit Targets Wheelchair Accessibility Gap Federal lawsuit challenges NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission over lack of wheelchair-accessible yellow cabs affecting thousands of disabled New Yorkers. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Canadian Transportation Agency Uses New Communications Tool to Improve Service to Persons with Disabilities Selected print publications from the Canadian Transportation Agency are now available as digital talking books. | ||
| Canada Disability Travel Using Via Rail Trains Travel tips for sight and hearing impaired persons when traveling aboard Via Rail trains in Canada. |
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