Paratransit at Risk as RTD Faces Budget Crunch | Denver News

RTD faces a $250 million budget shortfall and is weighing drastic cuts to paratransit services, sparking alarm among riders who rely on them for essential trips. Proposed changes include eliminating Access-on-Demand, scaling back FlexRide, shortening hours, or shrinking service areas—though officials stress these are still just discussion points. For riders like Derek Selbo, any reduction could leave people with disabilities stranded, especially as ADA compliance and route changes remain uncertain. The recent fare hike for Access-on-Demand, implemented after legal action, has already added stress, and the current budget debate is heightening fears about what’s next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22baa542bd9bcceb