Cancellation policy curbs abuse of paratransit service
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The policy of service cancellation was implemented by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to check the transit service abuse by the customers. The customers who miss scheduled trips face suspended services based on the total violations made by them. Valid reasons are always considered and all the customers have a right to appeal before any suspension goes into effect.
Publication Name: Metro
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 1098-0083
Year: 2003
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All passengers are created equal, at least in old Europe
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The issue of multi-culturalism in public transit of America and Old Europe is evaluated. As against the American system, public transit in Old Europe, especially in Switzerland is not influence by the "them and us " divide.
Publication Name: Metro
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 1098-0083
Year: 2003
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10 crossroads transit continues to face
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Mass transit even struggles with persistent plan options. The issues that are faced by the public transit systems are outlined. The suggestions to improve mass transit systems by addressing these issues are presented.
Publication Name: Metro
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 1098-0083
Year: 2004
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