This section contains amendments from September 28,
1998.
37.183 Purchase or lease of new OTRBs by operators of fixed-route
systems.
The following requirements apply to private entities that are primarily
in the business of transporting people, whose operations
affect commerce, and that operate a fixed-route system, with respect to
OTRBs delivered to them on or after the date on which this subpart
applies to them:
(a) Large operators. If a large entity
operates a fixed-route system, and purchases or leases a new OTRB for
or in contemplation of use in that system, it shall ensure that the
vehicle is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with
disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.
(b) Small operators. If a small entity operates a fixed-route system,
and purchases or leases a new OTRB for or in contemplation of use in
that system, it must do one of the following two things:
(1) Ensure that the vehicle is readily
accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including
individuals who use wheelchairs; or
(2) Ensure that equivalent service, as defined in Sec. 37.105, is
provided to individuals with disabilities, including individuals who
use wheelchairs. To meet this equivalent service standard, the service
provided by the operator must permit a wheelchair user to travel in his
or her own mobility aid.
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