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Oshkosh transportation committee pauses decision on 24/7 paratransit after large public turnout
Summary
After a packed public hearing, the Oshkosh Transportation Committee voted to table a proposal to reduce paratransit hours and directed staff to gather more Sunday-use data and consult county partners before returning with options.
The Oshkosh Transportation Committee on an extended public hearing on paratransit service hours voted to table a staff proposal that would reduce after‑hours service and remove Sunday service, directing staff to collect additional data and consult the county before reporting back.
The committee, an advisory body to Oshkosh City, postponed a decision after more than a dozen riders and family members described how they rely on the city’s cab‑style paratransit (branded in the meeting as “Cabulance”) for church, medical appointments and social activities outside standard hours. Committee members said they want more information about Sunday usage and potential county partnerships before changing the schedule.
Steve Thomasacker, operations manager for Oshkosh…
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