840 R.I. Code R. 840-RICR-00-00-1.2

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 840-RICR-00-00-1.2 - Program Eligibility

A. Individuals may qualify for the Program as follows:

1. Proof of Identification. To qualify, an applicant must provide one of the following as proof of identification:

a. Driver's license

b. U.S. Passport

c. State Identification Card

d. Veterans Administration ID Card

2. Qualifying as a Senior. To qualify as a senior, individuals must show proof of age by providing any one of the following:

a. Driver's License

b. Passport

c. Medicare Card

d. Green Card/Citizenship Papers

3. Qualifying as a Person with a Disability. To qualify as a person with a disability, individuals must provide one of the following:

a. A current SSI/SSDI Award Letter

b. Department of Veterans Affairs Letter (with disability rating at or above 40%)

c. In the event that an applicant does not have any of the foregoing documentation, the applicant may present a letter from a treating physician with a medical diagnosis that would qualify the applicant as disabled for purpose of receiving SSI/SSDI benefits, with such diagnosis subject to verification by RIPTA. The letter must be signed by the physician and must include his/her medical license number. In the event that an applicant is unable to present such medical documentation, RIPTA will consider other documentation and factors on a case-by-case basis.

d. A Certification of Disability issued by the Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitative Services ("ORS") showing that they have a disability that would qualify them for SSDI or SSI benefits.

B. An individual who establishes eligibility as a senior or a person with a qualifying disability will be entitled to either an "All Day Pass" or a "Limited Day Pass." All Day Passes will permit Eligible Individuals to ride a RIPTA bus at any time for a reduced fare. However, no fare reduction will apply on special service routes or over-crowded routes, as determined by RIPTA. Limited Day Passes will permit Eligible Individuals to ride a RIPTA bus for a reduced fare during non-peak ridership hours. Non-peak hours are as follows:

1. Weekdays: Before 7:00 a.m.; between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 pm.; and after 6:00 p.m.

2. Weekends & holidays: All day.

840 R.I. Code R. 840-RICR-00-00-1.2