paratransit

American

[par-uh-tran-sit, -zit] / ˌpær əˈtræn sɪt, -zɪt /

noun

public or group transportation, as by automobile, van, or minibus, organized to relieve the congestion of mass transportation.

Etymology

Origin of paratransit

First recorded in 1970–75; para- ¹ + transit

Example Sentences

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NJ Transit suspended bus, light rail and paratransit services Sunday evening and said rail service would halt by 9 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

She has played authentically written film and TV roles, most notably in her breakout performance in "Give Me Liberty" as Tracy, who gets involved with her paratransit driver.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2023

Tuesday, saying they are frustrated with wages and benefits they receive from a Prince William County contractor that operates bus and paratransit services in Manassas, Woodbridge and the rest of the county.

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2023

Workers deserve respect for what they do, Costa said, promising that if the paratransit drivers decide to go on strike they will be backed and funded.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022

We, therefore, want to explore a variety of paratransit modes, various types of buses, modern rapid transit, regional rail systems and light rail systems.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy

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