Paratransit Programs | RIPTA - Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
705 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
Eligibility
ADA Paratransit is a service for people unable
to use public transit due to a disability
TO APPLY PLEASE CALL AND
Required documents
RIDE MEMBER ID
Hours
Operates during normal bus route times
Ready-Time Window: Passengers are given
a ready-time window instead of a set time. For
example, you may be told that your pick up will
be between 9:00 AM and 9:20 AM. The van is
considered on-time if it arrives any time within
this window.
401-461-9760
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RIde Program
401-781-9400
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Main Phone
800-745-5555
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TTY
401-784-9500
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WAVE
401-781-9500
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Customer Service
Website
https://www.ripta.comApplication process
Your eligibility must be determined before you can use this service. A completed application must be submitted and a decision will be made within approximately 21 days of receipt. Call or visit website for more information.
To schedule a trip you must call one day in advance;
Reservations are accepted:
weekdays between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,
Saturdays between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and
Sundays via a voicemail message.
Fees
$4.00 per one way trip, per person
Service area
Is offered at the same times and in the
same location as the regular fixed-route
service. If there is no fixed-route service,
there is no comparable ADA service.
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.