Local Bus Transit Services | RIPTA - Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
705 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
Eligibility
All
Required documents
None
Hours
Operates 7 days a week. Schedules available online.
401-461-9760
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RIde Program
401-781-9500
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Customer Service
401-781-9400
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Main Phone
401-784-9500
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Senior & Disability Bus Passes
800-745-5555
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TTY
Websitehttps://www.ripta.com
Application process
Purchases can be made online or when on boarding.
To apply for reduced fare, go to https://www.ripta.com/reduced-fare-bus-pass-program-for-low-income-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities/
Fees
Fares (Farebox)- available for purchase on board RIPTA fixed-route
$2.00 - Cash Fare for Buses & Trolleys
$1.00 - Transfers
$6.00 - 1 Day Pass (for unlimited travel until 2am next day)
$25.00 - 7 Day Pass
$70.00 - Monthly Pass
$4.00 - RIde/Paratransit
$10 - Reduced Fare Pass
*Children under five years old ride free when accompanied by an adult (limit of three children per adult).
Fares (Wave) - smart fare collection system. It’s a convenient way for passengers to ride RIPTA with either a smart card or their smart phone.
$2.00 - Full Fare (1 hour of unlimited rides)
$1.00 - Senior/Disabled Off-Peak
$4.00 - Route 24L
$6.00 - Day Pass (for unlimited travel until 2am next day)
$70.00 - Monthly Pass
$4.00 - RIde/Paratransit
Service area
Statewide
Provides public bus transportation throughout the state. Maintains and operates buses, some with wheelchair lifts for handicapped persons. Publishes bus schedules. Issues identification cards for seniors and handicapped.
*** Low income persons with a disability or age 65 and above may ride free of charge with a RIPTA NO FARE ID PASS. All other persons age 65 and above or with a disability pay full fare during RIPTA peak hours of service (7:00AM - 9:00AM and 3:00PM - 6:00PM on weekdays) and pay 1/2 fare all other times upon presentation of a RIPTA Senior/Disabled ID Pass or a Medicare ID Card. For more information on how to apply to this program, please call Bill Inlow at 784-9500 x153.
*** WAVE: An account based fare payment system. Riders can now conveniently purchase, reload and store their RIPTA Fares and earn free rides. Organizations can participate. Contact RIPTA customer service for more information.
Last assured
09/21/2020
What's Here
Providing organization
RIPTA Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Provides public bus transportation throughout the state. Maintains and operates buses, some with wheelchair lifts for handicapped persons. Publishes bus schedules. Issues identification cards for seniors and handicapped.
*** Low income persons with a disability or age 65 and above may ride free of charge with a RIPTA NO FARE ID PASS. All other persons age 65 and above or with a disability pay full fare during RIPTA peak hours of service (7:00AM - 9:00AM and 3:00PM - 6:00PM on weekdays) and pay 1/2 fare all other times upon presentation of a RIPTA Senior/Disabled ID Pass or a Medicare ID Card. For more information on how to apply to this program, please call Bill Inlow at 784-9500, ext. 153.