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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

Since many such cities cannot afford to subsidize bus lines or paratransit services for people with disabilities, losing these grants could shut down services entirely in some areas.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024

Wages for the paratransit drivers in King County start at $18.94 an hour and in five years reach the maximum wage of about $25 an hour, Price said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022

Dwyer will be responsible for managing daily operations of Metrorail, Metrobus, MetroAccess paratransit services and Metro Transit Police.

From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 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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