| Title | Analysis of Litigation Initiated to Prevent Paratransit Implementation |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 48918 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Gundersen, Richard G. |
| Source | 65p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publication Date | 19780501 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Implementation of subsidized paratransit services often affects business interests of existing transportation companies. At least a hlf dozen of these compaines have responded with lawsuuits seeking either to prevent implementation of this competitive service or to obrain compensation for loss of business. This study identifies and describes the legal issues raised in recent litigation initiated by taxi companies against transit districts implementing paratransit systems. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10406 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10406 |
| TRT Terms | Paratransit services; Demand responsive transportation; Litigation; Public transit; Taxicabs |
| Classification | AGR - IMPACTS - Exports; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Paratransit; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-UMTA-78-34; UMTA-MA-06-0054-78-3 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/48000/48900/48918/DOT-TSC-UMTA-78-34.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |