Thousands of Rhode Islanders use RIPTA to get to work every day. Now employers of all sizes across Rhode Island can help pay for workers’ commutes by enrolling in Wave to Work, which offers employees discounted bus passes.
This fully customizable transit benefits program helps employers:
Wave to Work plans* are flexible, scalable, and tailored to meet your company’s needs. You choose the transit incentive! Subsidize the fare or offer pre-tax commuter benefits.
Employers can choose to subsidize the full cost of the employee bus pass or subsidize part of the cost of the employee bus pass with the employee paying for the difference. Alternatively, employees can save money on their commuting costs by having funds deducted from their paycheck pre-tax. With this option, employees still receive savings, but at no cost to the employer.
Employers subsidize the full amount and pay a discounted rate of $60 per month. Employees receive unlimited rides.
Employers subsidize a partial amount, and with the employee’s contribution, pay a discounted rate of $65 per month. Employees receive unlimited rides.
Employers subsidize the full amount to pay a discounted rate of $1.50 per ride taken or a partial amount to pay a discounted rate of $1.75 per ride.
*All plans require a 1-year commitment.
By enrolling in Wave to Work, companies can save roughly 7.5% in payroll taxes (including FICA, SUI, SDI and city taxes) on the amount employees set aside. Employees can save money on their commuting costs by having funds deducted from their paycheck pre-tax.
With Wave’s fare capping benefit, employers will never pay more than the standard monthly rate per employee.
Employees board easily with the free Wave mobile app.
Your participation in Wave to Work is an important step towards creating a more sustainable future for our planet – and we want you to shout it from the rooftops! Once you’ve met all the program requirements, we will certify you as a Transit-Friendly Employer and you’ll receive the following benefits:
Free emergency rides home for participating employees
Free on-site travel training with RIPTA’s outreach team
Certified Wave to Work participant widget for your website
Recognition in a RIPTA Providence Business News ad
Recognition on RIPTA.com’s social media accounts
These employers have made an important step towards creating a more sustainable future for Rhode Island by joining RIPTA’s Wave to Work program!
“One of the best ways Wave to Work has helped attract employees is by offering free bus passes to all employees, regardless of shift, to get transportation to and from work.”
Plant Manager, Greystone
“RIPTA´s Wave to Work program is an essential part of our employees benefit package. Wave is easy to administer and flexible for all employees to use.”
Administrative Office Manager, VHB
"Providing financial assistance to our employees for RIPTA’s Wave to Work program is more than a benefit, it is a commitment to our employees’ well-being. Supporting our employees and their families with commuting costs fosters loyalty and reduces stress.”
Director of Administration and Finance WaterRower
Ready To Start Saving Money for Your Business and Employees?
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We’ll coach a member of your staff to set up and run your new commuter benefits program.
Once you are set up, we will bill you based on your selected option.
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