GRTA acknowledges paratransit limits, temporary non‑ADA vans in use
GRTA told committees that only a small portion of paratransit subscribers require ADA‑compliant vehicles and that ten 8‑passenger non‑ADA vans were purchased as a temporary bridge while ADA‑compliant buses are procured; lawmakers flagged accessibility concerns and asked for compliance plans.
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GRTA acknowledged capacity constraints in paratransit service and the temporary use of non‑ADA vans while larger procurements are pending. Director Tyrone Titone said some paratransit riders require ADA‑compliant vehicles, but that group makes up a minority of subscribers; he said the authority used 8‑passenger vans "as a bridge" to fill trips while awaiting ADA‑compliant buses.
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