Transportation Services
This page is a resource for information about transportation services in your community! Contact each service directly to schedule trips, ask questions, and share feedback. For general information, call RIPTA’s customer service department at 401-781-9400.
Local Transportation Services
Senior Transportation Program
- Transportation offered for senior residents.
- Transportation service available for shopping.
- There are 5 trips weekly, 1 per senior housing location.
- Vehicles are handicapped accessible.
- There is no fee.
- Contact North Smithfield Planning Department: 401-767-2200 ext. 336.
- Website: https://www.nsmithfieldri.org/
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) &
Elderly Transportation Program (ETP)
Medical Transportation Management (MTM) provides statewide transportation for Medicaid members and for all Rhode Islanders age 60+ for routine, non-emergency medical appointments. Trips must be scheduled at least two business days in advance and must occur Monday-Friday between 5 AM and 6 PM. Call 855-330-9131 to schedule.
RIPTA Services
Fixed-Route
Fixed-route buses operate along designated routes with specified stops. Information on these routes is provided by public schedules.
Flex Service
Flex provides on-the-spot local service within a zone as well as connections to RIPTA’s network of statewide service. Passengers have two options: picking up the Flex van at a scheduled stop or choosing their own pick-up or drop-off point within the Flex zone. To make a reservation, call RIPTA 24 hours in advance: 401-784-9500 ext. 1220. Fares are the same price as RIPTA’s fixed-route bus service.
Vanpool
A vanpool is a shared mobility program where participants traveling on similar routes lease a vehicle and collectively decide their daily route, times, driving responsibilities, and stop locations. For information, contact RIPTA Commuter Resources: 401-784-9575 or commuter@ripta.com.
Taxi Services
Find providers that operate in North Smithfield here.
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