RIPTA’s Bus Cards Issued to Individuals with Disabilities and Seniors Fee Increase Takes Effect Friday, January 1, 2010
December 18, 2009 - PROVIDENCE, RI... The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) implemented a new policy for the Bus Card Program, which the Authority provides for individuals with disabilities and seniors, on Sunday, February 1, 2009. The new policy: increased the cost of the bus card issued to participants in the program; extended the validity of the cards issued to people with disabilities to five (5) years; and changed the replacement card policy by increasing the cost of replacement cards. The Bus Card fee increases were approved by the RIPTA Board of Directors at the January 26, 2009 board meeting, after the Authority held a public hearing on December 17, 2008. The first increase will take effect on January 1, 2010.
New Policy
Effective January 1, 2010, the Bus Card Fee is $13.75, and will increase $3.75 each calendar year until January 2013. At that time, the Bus Card fee will be $25.00 for new Bus Cards and renewals and will remain $25.00 thereafter.
Bus Cards are valid for 5 years from original issue or renewal date.
New and Renewal Bus Cards
Replacement Bus Cards:
In order to obtain a replacement bus card you are required to return the damaged Bus
Card. In the event a Bus Card is lost or stolen, a replacement Bus Card will be reissued
upon notification to RIPTA. Bus Cards replacement fees for seniors and people with
disabilities will be as follows:
$10.00 the first replacement
$15.00 the second replacement
$20.00 the third replacement and thereafter
For information on how to qualify for RIPTA’s Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities, customers can call 784-9500, ext. 604 or visit ripta.com.
New Policy
Effective January 1, 2010, the Bus Card Fee is $13.75, and will increase $3.75 each calendar year until January 2013. At that time, the Bus Card fee will be $25.00 for new Bus Cards and renewals and will remain $25.00 thereafter. Bus Cards are valid for 5 years from original issue or renewal date.
New and Renewal Bus Cards
| Calendar Year |
02/01/2009 To 12/31/2009 |
01/01/2010 To 12/31/2010 |
01/01/2011 To 12/31/2011 |
01/01/2012 To 12/31/2012 |
01/01/2013 Thereafter |
| Cost |
$10.00 |
$13.75 |
$17.50 |
$21.25 |
$25.00 |
In order to obtain a replacement bus card you are required to return the damaged Bus
Card. In the event a Bus Card is lost or stolen, a replacement Bus Card will be reissued
upon notification to RIPTA. Bus Cards replacement fees for seniors and people with
disabilities will be as follows:
$10.00 the first replacement
$15.00 the second replacement
$20.00 the third replacement and thereafter
For information on how to qualify for RIPTA’s Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities, customers can call 784-9500, ext. 604 or visit ripta.com.