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Budget committee advances $118.6M Veolia paratransit broker contract, users and unions speak in support and caution
Summary
The committee recommended approval of a five‑year paratransit broker agreement with Veolia Transportation (up to $118.6M) after SFMTA described new mobile data computers, a shopping shuttle pilot and fleet replacement; public commenters praised service while unions raised local hiring and accountability concerns.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended that the full Board approve a five‑year paratransit broker agreement with Veolia Transportation Inc. worth up to $118,599,710, with an optional five‑year extension, following an SFMTA presentation and public testimony.
Judson True of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency told the committee the broker model has served San Francisco for decades and oversees providers that deliver service to roughly 14,000 registered paratransit…
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