PUBLIC ENTITY OPERATING A DEMAND RESPONSIVE SYSTEM.

SEC. 224. [42 U.S.C. 12144] PUBLIC ENTITY OPERATING A DEMAND RESPONSIVE SYSTEM. If a public entity operates a demand responsive system, it shall be considered discrimination, for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), for such entity to purchase or lease a new vehicle for use on such system, for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this section, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, unless such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service such system provides to individuals without disabilities.