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MYmta allows paratransit users to request services through Access-A-Ride, the MTA's paratransit offering. In addition, the app reports statuses and outages of elevators and escalators in accessible stations, extending the functionality also performed by the similarly named My MTA Alerts service into application form. Fare payment
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.
The New York City Transit Authority also operates paratransit services branded as Access-A-Ride (AAR) for disabled customers who cannot use regular bus or subway service in New York City, and nearby areas in Nassau and Westchester counties, within MTA's three-quarter mile service area.
The MTA may be violating New York City Human Rights Law for requiring people with disabilities to book Access-A-Ride trips by 5 p.m. the day before travel, a federal judge has found.
Starting Nov. 29, 200 Access-A-Ride users will get access to a service allowing them to call a ride immediately or reserve one up to a day in advance for the same price as a MetroCard swipe,...
More Senior Ride Options Coming To Queens, Committee Says Starting next year, Queens seniors can get free rides to doctors appointments and use Uber technology to schedule an Access-A-Ride.
Maryland Transit Administration. The Maryland Transit Administration ( MTA) is a state-operated mass transit administration in Maryland, and is part of the Maryland Department of Transportation. The MTA operates a comprehensive transit system throughout the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area. There are 80 bus lines serving the Baltimore ...
Five New Yorkers with disabilities filed a class action lawsuit this week to force MTA officials to extend half-price and discounted fares to people who use the Access-A-Ride paratransit system.
In future versions of the MYmta app, the MTA planned to integrate the eTix functionality, as well as make it easier for Access-A-Ride customers to view when their vehicle will arrive at a certain point. In October 2020, the MTA unveiled a new digital map providing real-time arrival estimates and service updates.
Users in need of special accommodations can also book Access-A-Ride trips and see elevator and escalator outages at stations throughout the subway system.