This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a five-year pilot program that provides competitive grants of up to $3 million each to states, local governments, tribal organizations, and regional planning agencies to improve on-demand microtransit services for people with disabilities and mobility impairments. Grant recipients can use funds to purchase accessible vehicles, train drivers, develop mobile apps, upgrade technology, and hire workers, with priority given to projects that serve underserved areas, help low-income individuals access transportation without smartphones or credit cards, and deliver economic benefits like job access. As a condition of receiving grants, all vehicles must be equipped with interior camera systems that record video and audio during passenger service for at least 30 days, accessible only to authorized employees and law enforcement. The bill authorizes $20 million in total funding and applies federal labor standards to all funded projects.
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