Approximately 6, 355 Westchester County Bee-Line ParaTransit riders could have to reach deeper into their pockets beginning June 20. Bee-Line ParaTransit is a shared ride curb-to-curb transportation for commuters with disabilities. The one-way fare is projected to increase on that date from $4 to $5 — a 25 percent hike. The last increase was in 2008 from $3 to $4. This change comes on the heel of a recent announcement that White Plains Bus Co. and Suburban Charter is to be sold. The bus rental company supplies the vehicles and drivers for Westchester County’s ParaTransit.
The higher fare might be a hurdle for many riders. Some are lucky enough to have their transportation partially or fully subsidized by their employer. But for most, it will be a test of their budgeting skills. This will prove to be especially difficult for those who travel daily for work or medical appointments such as dialysis. So far the base fare for the fixed-route bus transportation in Westchester County is $2.75. Under Federal Transit Administration rules, the fare for the Americans with Disabilities Act ParaTransit user “shall not exceed twice the fare that would be charged to an individual paying full fare” on a fixed route service.
To ameliorate this burden, Westchester County government should consider a discount if four or more books of 10 tickets each are purchased. Instead of $50 per book, it would be $45. For a rider who is on a fixed income, the difference between $180
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And $200 can be significant. The commuter will benefit and the drivers will have less cash to handle. It will also be a powerful indication that our local government understands and empathizes with the typical ParaTransit rider’s economic constraints.
Written comments from the public will be received up to June 2. A May 31 public hearing is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. at the County Center.
Although fare hikes are never popular, a discount formula is one major step towards alleviating the negative economic impact and reducing the controversy.
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And $200 can be significant. The commuter will benefit and the drivers will have less cash to handle. It will also be a powerful indication that our local government understands and empathizes with the typical ParaTransit rider’s economic constraints.
Written comments from the public will be received up to June 2. A May 31 public hearing is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. at the County Center.
Although fare hikes are never popular, a discount formula is one major step towards alleviating the negative economic impact and reducing the controversy.
Nys Funds Paratransit Evaluation; Activist Continues Push For 3 Mile Service Range
And $200 can be significant. The commuter will benefit and the drivers will have less cash to handle. It will also be a powerful indication that our local government understands and empathizes with the typical ParaTransit rider’s economic constraints.
Written comments from the public will be received up to June 2. A May 31 public hearing is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. at the County Center.
Although fare hikes are never popular, a discount formula is one major step towards alleviating the negative economic impact and reducing the controversy.
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