Thousands of North Texans who rely on public transit are voicing concern over proposed service reductions and fare increases from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), especially riders with disabilities who depend on paratransit vans for daily transportation.
Candace Wicks, a Dallas native, is one of more than 12,000 registered users of DART’s paratransit service. For her, the door-to-door van rides are essential.
“This is my main way of getting around,” Wicks said. “This is my transportation.”…