Expanding Access
To help meet the mobility needs of individuals with disabilities, all RIPTA vehicles are equipped with WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. Also, RIPTA buses and trolleys can "KNEEL", lowering the front entrance of the vehicle to within inches from the ground for access by customers who have mobility impairments or difficulty using the front steps.
To assist passengers with visual impairments, RIPTA bus operators make ADA STOP ANNOUNCEMENTS in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
On RIPTA vehicles, there is PRIORITY SEATING for passengers with disabilities and seniors located directly behind the driver. Other passengers must make these seats available upon request.
PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS for individuals with disabilities may ride RIPTA buses and trolleys free when accompanying a person who is carrying a RIPTA Disabled ID Pass that designates that a Personal Care Attendant is required. (For more information, please click on Senior/Disabled Pass Program under Programs and Services on this site.)
Customers with disabilities are permitted to bring their SERVICE ANIMALS onto RIPTA vehicles and into RIPTA transit facilities. Please be sure any service animal is securely leashed for the safety of all customers.
For customers with certified physical, cognitive or visual disabilities who are functionally unable to independently use our buses, RIPTA provides ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE. This service is limited to locations within ¾ mile of RIPTA’s fixed-route service. If you believe you have a disability that prevents you from using RIPTA’s buses, please request an application for RIPTA ADA Paratransit Service Certification from our ADA Coordinator (784-9500, ext. 153).
RIPTA also coordinates and manages the statewide RIde PARATRANSIT PROGRAM. RIde is a partnership of the RI Department of Elderly Affairs, the RI Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals, the RI Department of Human Services and RIPTA. For information on RIde, click on RIde Program or Americans with Disabilities Act Transit Program under Programs and Services.
To assist passengers with visual impairments, RIPTA bus operators make ADA STOP ANNOUNCEMENTS in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
On RIPTA vehicles, there is PRIORITY SEATING for passengers with disabilities and seniors located directly behind the driver. Other passengers must make these seats available upon request.
PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS for individuals with disabilities may ride RIPTA buses and trolleys free when accompanying a person who is carrying a RIPTA Disabled ID Pass that designates that a Personal Care Attendant is required. (For more information, please click on Senior/Disabled Pass Program under Programs and Services on this site.)
Customers with disabilities are permitted to bring their SERVICE ANIMALS onto RIPTA vehicles and into RIPTA transit facilities. Please be sure any service animal is securely leashed for the safety of all customers.
For customers with certified physical, cognitive or visual disabilities who are functionally unable to independently use our buses, RIPTA provides ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE. This service is limited to locations within ¾ mile of RIPTA’s fixed-route service. If you believe you have a disability that prevents you from using RIPTA’s buses, please request an application for RIPTA ADA Paratransit Service Certification from our ADA Coordinator (784-9500, ext. 153).
RIPTA also coordinates and manages the statewide RIde PARATRANSIT PROGRAM. RIde is a partnership of the RI Department of Elderly Affairs, the RI Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals, the RI Department of Human Services and RIPTA. For information on RIde, click on RIde Program or Americans with Disabilities Act Transit Program under Programs and Services.