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Access Press

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6 months ago

Metro Mobility adds new option to help people with disabilities get around easier Getting around town can be tough for some, but a new transportation option is looking to ease the burden for people with disabilities in the Twin Cities metro.

CBS Minnesota reports that Metro Mobility has partnered with UZURV to launch a premium same-day on-demand ride service for eligible paratransit users in the Twin Cities, offering more flexibility than traditional scheduling.

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Access Press

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6 months ago

New company providing on-demand rides for people with disabilities Uzurv, already in 15 states and the District of Columbia, begins service in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.

The Star Tribune reports that Uzurv, already operating in 15 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., has launched its on-demand ride service for people with disabilities in the Twin Cities, in partnership with the Met Council.

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Access Press

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7 months ago

For a price, Metro Mobility users can get a private on-demand ride The Met Council has added a second vendor to provide premium curb-to-curb service for seniors and people with disabilities.

The Star Tribune reports that Metro Mobility users in Minnesota can now access private, same-day rides through the Premium On Demand program by paying a portion of the fare.

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Access Press

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10 months ago

Transit Hearings Meaningful Or Just A Formality? | Access Press More than a hundred anxious riders of the Metro Mobility system braved the cold on January 22nd to plead with […]

We look back at the early focus on #paratransit issues, specifically highlighting a #1991 hearing where riders pleaded with the Regional Transit Board to maintain services amidst potential cuts and fare increases.

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Access Press

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1 year ago

Free fare pilot program could become permanent for Metro Mobility customers The program allowed Metro Mobility-certified riders who have a disability or health condition to ride any regular bus or light rail for free. But that pilot program wrapped up after 2024.

KSTP reports that the free fare pilot program for Metro Mobility customers may become a permanent service. The program aims to improve transportation access for individuals with disabilities in Minnesota.

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Access Press

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1 year ago

National Disability Rights Organizations Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Rights of Youth with Disabilities in Key Education Case No child should have to fight an uphill battle just to hold their school accountable for discrimination. Schools must be held to the same standards as every other public entity—plain and simple.

KSTP reports that the free fare pilot program for Metro Mobility customers may become a permanent service. The program aims to improve transportation access for individuals with disabilities in Minnesota. buff.ly/DH3CIzC

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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

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1 year ago

Metro Transit introduces fare changes effective Jan 1, 2025, including flat fares for non-express buses and light rail, reduced pass prices, and expanded TAP program benefits. The changes aim to make public transportation more accessible and affordable. #transittechnology #metromobility