RIPTA
Safety Rules from RIPTAs video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHfmca0HDVQ
Do not cross in front of the bus
Stay on the curb until bus stops
Do not crowd the curb
Do not chase the bus
Buses have blind spots
Website
Trip planner
Starting point
Destination
Trip time (edit below the boxes)
Print the route
Identify the number of transfers to purchase the appropriate ticket
Holidays and weekends have different routes
Apps https://www.ripta.com/mobile-applications
Transit PVD
RiptaTracker
Flash Pass
Identifying your bus
Fixed route
Flex bus
Identifying the pick up location
Sign
Bus shelter
Correct side of the street
Boarding the bus
Bus announces arrival
Request ramp, if needed
Confirm destination with driver
Ask about transfer when boarding
No seat belts
Standing is allowed
Can ask for a seat for safety
Wheelchair area
You can be asked to stand up to make room
Bus will announce it is leaving
Kennedy Plaza
Bus transfers
Identify pick up location
RIPTA workers can help you
Request a stop
Tell the driver where you will be getting off
Monitor the stops
Pull cord to notify driver before arriving at the stop
Missed a bus
Back up plan
Plan to call someone and let them know
RIPTA Lost and found
(401) 784-9500, ext. 1133
You will need to tell them your name, the bus number and the items.