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
Example Sentences
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Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2022 Dwyer will be responsible for managing daily operations of Metrorail, Metrobus, MetroAccess paratransit services and Metro Transit Police. Justin George, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 Huntsville Transit also provides a door-to-door paratransit service called Access for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Scott Turner | Sturner@al.com, al, 24 July 2022 The state has a quiltwork of transit districts, transit authorities and operators running its bus and paratransit systems. Tom Condon, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2022 Single-trip fares will increase from $1.90 to $2.00 for core services, and single-trip fares for MobilityLink paratransit service will increase from $2.10 to $2.20. Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2022 In addition to microtransit, Via also runs paratransit, student transportation and other programs. Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 May 2022 Systemwide with Flex on-demand transportation, Lift paratransit, Coaster commuter rail and Sprint light rail services, the total boardings were 427,561 in January, up 35.1 percent from a year earlier. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2022 During the coronavirus pandemic, the committee — which reports to the Metro’s board — is pushing for a flat fare for the MetroAccess paratransit service, for more bus investments and better messaging at stations about elevator outages. Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2022 See More
Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2022 Dwyer will be responsible for managing daily operations of Metrorail, Metrobus, MetroAccess paratransit services and Metro Transit Police. Justin George, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 Huntsville Transit also provides a door-to-door paratransit service called Access for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Scott Turner | Sturner@al.com, al, 24 July 2022 The state has a quiltwork of transit districts, transit authorities and operators running its bus and paratransit systems. Tom Condon, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2022 Single-trip fares will increase from $1.90 to $2.00 for core services, and single-trip fares for MobilityLink paratransit service will increase from $2.10 to $2.20. Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2022 In addition to microtransit, Via also runs paratransit, student transportation and other programs. Kaitlyn Bancroft, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 May 2022 Systemwide with Flex on-demand transportation, Lift paratransit, Coaster commuter rail and Sprint light rail services, the total boardings were 427,561 in January, up 35.1 percent from a year earlier. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2022 During the coronavirus pandemic, the committee — which reports to the Metro’s board — is pushing for a flat fare for the MetroAccess paratransit service, for more bus investments and better messaging at stations about elevator outages. Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1973, in the meaning defined above