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
Glocester..........................568-2533
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.........................949-4590
South Kingstown....................789-0268
Warren.............................245-8140
Warwick............................463-3474
Woonsocket...................1-877-906-3539
Rhode Islanders with disabilities of all ages 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 or
who have incomes within the RIPAE limit, may
apply for the No Fare program and ride free during
all hours. Call RIPTA at 784-9500 x 604 for details.
For additional information on RIPTA programs,
you can go to their web site at
www.ripta.com.
The Department of Human Services will
help persons who are enrolled in Medicaid arrange
suitable non-emergency transportation for covered
services. Call 784-3899.
