Difference between revisions of "Dial-a-ride"
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Dial-a-ride services that are open to the general public are common in rural and suburban communities, where ridership is not sufficient to support fixed-route, scheduled bus service. Also, some scheduled bus service can be deviated off the route upon advanced reservation for the general public or senior/disabled riders. | Dial-a-ride services that are open to the general public are common in rural and suburban communities, where ridership is not sufficient to support fixed-route, scheduled bus service. Also, some scheduled bus service can be deviated off the route upon advanced reservation for the general public or senior/disabled riders. | ||
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Revision as of 01:36, 27 April 2011
Dial-a-ride is a curb to curb transit service operated at passengers' requests. Riders need to call ahead to reserve a pick up. Dial-a-ride is a shared ride service where buses can pick up multiple riders in the neighborhood.
Paratransit required by ADA is a dial-a-ride service. Paratransit service is available wherever transit service is provided, however paratransit is strictly reserved for disabled individuals who are unable to use regular transit.
Dial-a-ride services that are open to the general public are common in rural and suburban communities, where ridership is not sufficient to support fixed-route, scheduled bus service. Also, some scheduled bus service can be deviated off the route upon advanced reservation for the general public or senior/disabled riders.
