NY: MTA’s Cost-Saving Paratransit Program Proves Too Popular, Runs Up Big Tab

Aug. 6, 2018
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has become a victim of its own success — and that is turning into a multi-million dollar problem.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has become a victim of its own success — and that is turning into a multi-million dollar problem.

The transit authority launched a pilot program in October to provide the city’s paratransit customers with rides in yellow or green taxis as part of its Access-A-Ride service.

Customers in the pilot program use an e-hail app, Curb or Arro, to request a ride that costs passengers $2.75.

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