CHICAGO (WLS) -- Budget challenges for regional transportation in the area are ongoing, and some riders with special needs are already feeling the pinch.

Trying to balance its budget, the RTA, or Regional Transportation Authority, needs to bring down costs.

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Starting Wednesday, a popular program for paratransit riders is being significantly reduced.

Curtis Harris works with Alliance for Community Services, and was glad to have use of the Rideshare Assistance program, or RAP.

"I feel terrible because it affects all riders with disability that depend on (the) RAP program I've been using tremendously. It (has) benefited me since January," Harris said.

He said using public transportation is more difficult, and Pace paratransit buses

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