NEWS RELEASE
September 9, 2008
RELEASE: Immediately
RIPTA "NO FARE" BUS PASSES
CRANSTON --- The Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs (DEA) would like to remind seniors, adults with disabilities and Medicaid recipients that the agency does not issue RIPTA bus passes.
In an agreement with RIPTA, the Department of Elderly Affairs verifies income for individuals who are looking to obtain a "No Fare" bus pass. Currently, these income guidelines are $19,785 for a single person and $24,735 for a married couple. Medicaid recipients need only show a valid Medicaid card.
If an individual is determined to be income-eligible for RIPTA's "No Fare" bus pass, they will receive documentation from DEA. This documentation must be presented to RIPTA in order to issue a "No Fare" bus pass.
RIPTA is located in Kennedy Plaza in Providence. RIPTA issues "No Fare" bus passes Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed on Fridays.
DEA is located at 74 West Road, Cranston (second floor) in the Pastore Center, Cranston.
The hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information, contact RIPTA at 784-9500.
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