EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 48 MIN
🎙️ From the Backseat to the Boardroom: Danny Whitehouse Talks Paratransit, FLEX, and Family Legacy | SMARTcast 🚍
from SMARTcast · host Produced By Q. Lewis for Suburban Michigan Authority for Regional Transit
🎙️ From the Backseat to the Boardroom: Danny Whitehouse Talks Paratransit, FLEX, and Family Legacy | SMARTcast 🚍 In this inspiring episode of SMARTcast, your favorite transit duo Jordan Irving and Paul Johnson III sit down with Danny Whitehouse, SMART’s Vice President of Paratransit and On-Demand Services. From his early days at SMART—working alongside his father—to rising through the ranks and now leading with purpose, Danny shares a powerful journey rooted in legacy, compassion, and innovation. 💬 Tune in as Danny breaks down: How SMART’s Paratransit program provides life-changing, curb-to-curb service. The evolution of FLEX, SMART’s on-demand “Uber-like” ride service. What it means to help riders with mobility challenges reclaim their independence. The deep personal connection he has to transit and the community it serves. Whether you're a transit lover, accessibility advocate, or just here for the gems, this one is full of heart and hustle. 💛 📢 Subscribe, comment, and share—because public transit is more than a ride… it’s a lifeline. #SMARTcast #PublicTransit #Paratransit #FLEXRide #TransitLegacy #MobilityMatters #AccessibilityForAll #SMARTDetroit
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🎙️ From the Backseat to the Boardroom: Danny Whitehouse Talks Paratransit, FLEX, and Family Legacy | SMARTcast 🚍 In this inspiring episode of SMARTcast, your favorite transit duo Jordan Irving and Paul Johnson III sit down with Danny Whitehouse, SMART’s Vice President of Paratransit and On-Demand Services. From his early days at SMART—working alongside his father—to rising through the ranks and now leading with purpose, Danny shares a powerful journey rooted in legacy, compassion, and innovation. 💬 Tune in as Danny breaks down: How SMART’s Paratransit program provides life-changing, curb-to-curb service. The evolution of FLEX, SMART’s on-demand “Uber-like” ride service. What it means to help riders with mobility challenges reclaim their independence. The deep personal connection he has to transit and the community it serves. Whether you're a transit lover, accessibility advocate, or just here for the gems, this one is full of heart and hustle. 💛 📢 Subscribe, comment, and share—because public transit is more than a ride… it’s a lifeline. #SMARTcast #PublicTransit #Paratransit #FLEXRide #TransitLegacy #MobilityMatters #AccessibilityForAll #SMARTDetroit
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