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MYmta allows paratransit users to request services through Access-A-Ride, the MTA's paratransit offering. [8] In addition, the app reports statuses and outages of elevators and escalators in accessible stations, [9] extending the functionality also performed by the similarly named My MTA Alerts service into application form.
In April 2018, the MTA started testing MYmta, which provides arrival information for MTA railroad, subway, and bus routes; escalator and elevator outage information; and real-time service changes.
The MTA is currently testing another service, MYAAR, that will let paratransit users schedule a ride, track the vehicle's location and provide feedback within the MYmta app.
MARTA also operates Mobility, a separate paratransit service for disabled customers. In 2023, the entire system (bus and subway lines) had 64,306,800 rides, or about 202,600 per weekday in the fourth quarter of 2023. MARTA's first bus rapid transit (BRT) line is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in Summer 2025.
The fleet consists of over 5,700 buses of various types and models for fixed-route service, making MTA RBO's fleet the largest public bus fleet in the United States. The MTA also has over 2,000 vans and cabs for ADA paratransit service, providing service in New York City, southwestern Nassau County, and the city of Yonkers.
Douglas County fixed route bus and paratransit service will launch on Thursday, June 20, following a launch party on Wednesday, June 19. More details on the launch party will be announced later.
Intermediate Public Transport (IPT), also known as paratransit, encompasses a range of hired road vehicles that offer flexible passenger transportation services. Unlike traditional public transit, IPT does not operate on a fixed schedule and may vary in its adherence to set routes.
MTA Bus Time, stylized as BusTime, is a Service Interface for Real Time Information, automatic vehicle location (AVL), and passenger information system provided by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York City for customers of its bus operations under the New York City Bus and MTA Bus Company brands.
The New York City Transit Authority (trading as MTA New York City Transit) provides bus, subway, and paratransit service throughout New York City.
The Access-A-Ride paratransit services are provided by various independent contractors, mostly using vehicles owned by the MTA, with some exceptions. Although all buses are wheelchair-accessible, these vehicles provide an accessible transport option for MTA riders.