Abstract: A method and system for scheduling paratransit service are provided. Demand metrics in a database are identified for a set of past days matching the type of a day for which service is being planned. The database is stored in storage of a computer system. One of the set of past days whose demand metrics correspond to a target demand level to be satisfied is selected. A service schedule for the day is initialized using actual service provided for the one past day. The service schedule is adjusted for the service fit metrics for the one past day stored in the database. The service schedule for the day is outputted.