Transportation

The RIde program provides transportation services to those 60 and older and handicapped persons under 60 who meet certain criteria.

Transportation is generally available weekdays for doctors’ appointments, therapy, medical tests, senior day care, kidney dialysis, cancer treatments and meal site lunches. Call RIde approximately three to four weeks prior to appointments at
461-9760 or 1-800-479-6902.

These communities provide additional transportation for their senior residents:

Barrington	247-1926
Bristol	253-8458
Burrillville	568-4440
Coventry	822-9175
Cranston	943-3341
Lincoln	723-3270
Narragansett	782-0675
North Kingstown	268-1590
North Providence	231-0749
North Smithfield	765-3535
Pawtucket	725-8220
Scituate	647-2662
Smithfield	949-4592
South Kingstown	789-0268
Warren	245-8140
Warwick	738-1276
Woonsocket	766-3734

Rhode Islanders of any age who have a disability may be eligible for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Services from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) curb-to-curb transportation service to people with disabilities which prevent them from using regular RIPTA bus service. This service is provided along existing RIPTA service corridors at a cost of twice the standard bus rate for all riders. Apply by calling 784-9500.

RIPTA bus passes cost residents 65 or older $5 and are valid for 5 years. Qualified riders who have a disability pay $2 for their 2-year pass. Pass holders pay half-fare on off-peak hours, weekends, and holidays. Bus pass holders enrolled in Medical Assistance (Medicaid) or RIPAE Level One income guidelines ($18,724 annually for an individual and $23,407 for a married couple) may apply for the No Fare program and ride free during all hours.

Call RIPTA at 784-9500, X604 for details.

For additional information on RIPTA programs, you can go to their web site at www.ripta.com.

DHS will help persons who are enrolled in Medicaid arrange suitable non-emergency transportation for covered services. Call 784-3899.