Case Study: Chicago

Fleets in the Chicago market are utilizing Curb technology to increase rider satisfaction and driver income.

WAV
Chicago
Curb manages the Centralized Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle ("WAV") Dispatch Service in the city of Chicago.

Trips consist of on-demand and pre-scheduled rides booked through the dedicated Curb call center or directly in the Curb Passenger App. Curb maintains active partnerships with BACP, MOPD, and other city organizations to deliver accessible transportation across Chicago.

450+

WAV Operators

97%+

Call Answer Rate Jan-Jul 2026

Since 2020

City Contract Chicago BACP

Completed WAV Trips per Month (2026)

Consistent monthly growth. From 14,989 in January to 18,777 in July 2026, a 25% increase in six months.

Net Pickup Rate (Jan - Jul 2026)

Consistent 94 - 96% net pickup rate across all months. Well above industry norms for paratransit programs.

Call Handling Breakdown

IVR Automated

Live Agents

70% of rides are booked or managed automatically, reducing wait times and cost.

Call Answer Rate (Jan - Jul 2026)

96-98% call answer rate every month. Riders always get through when they need to book or modify a trip.