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Dear Transit System CEOs,
Taxi Subsidies: In California, qualifying seniors and persons with disabilities will be able to use subsidized taxi services in a new program sponsored by SamTrans. The pilot program aims to meet demand for affordable, same-day service and offset some of the high-costs of paratransit services. Read more
More-frequent Service Adjustments: In Boston, the MBTA has begun the practice of dispatching additional buses in response to real-time conditions, and has developed a flexible approach to service provision tailored to the challenges posed by COVID-19. Before, MBTA would make route and service adjustments on a quarterly basis. Now, they are making those adjustments much more frequently due to rapidly changing ridership patterns. Read more
Automated Trip Announcements: In Montgomery County, MD, Ride On is using automated trip announcements among its package to keep riders safe from COVID-19. This complements requests that riders refrain from talking. Read more
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