Local Bus Transit Services | RIPTA - Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
RI Public Transit Authority is authorized to operate public transit services throughout the State of Rhode Island. RIPTA offers a special Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program that allows qualifying low-income seniors (age 65 or over) and low-income persons with disabilities to travel at no cost.
Physical Address
705 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
Hours
Operates 7 days a week. Schedules available online.
Website
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/
Fee
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
Required documents
None
Eligibility
All
Service area
Statewide
Agency info
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.