paratransit
noun
para·tran·sit
ˌper-ə-ˈtran(t)-sət 
-ˈtran-zət,
ˌpa-rə-
: transportation service that supplements larger public transit systems by providing individualized rides without fixed routes or timetables
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The ride-share program, which has also drawn the ire of organized labor, is cheaper to operate per ride than traditional paratransit service.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Lynx also will continue its paratransit service for low-income and elderly riders along with those who have physical or mental disabilities.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
At the same time, Transdev, the paratransit provider, was failing to meet its service goals, which resulted in MCTS being charged more service hours than was budgeted.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The agency is waiving fares that day for all of its services, including bus, rail, paratransit and bike share.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Lynx also will continue its paratransit service for low-income and elderly riders along with those who have physical or mental disabilities.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
At the same time, Transdev, the paratransit provider, was failing to meet its service goals, which resulted in MCTS being charged more service hours than was budgeted.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The agency is waiving fares that day for all of its services, including bus, rail, paratransit and bike share.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Paratransit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paratransit. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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