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SCHEDULE FOR SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION
Town of North Kingstown Transportation Services:
Where: Transports within town only -to Beechwood House, Shopping, Medical (pharmacy,
office visits, labs, etc.) and Hairdressers, etc.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays between 10:15 and 2:00
pm.* (No appointments on Tuesdays)
Who: North Kingstown resident 55 +
Fee: No Charge
Contact: (401) 268-1590
*We cannot guarantee arrival to appointments prior to 10:15 am.
SHOPPING SCHEDULE:
Stop & Shop Plaza Tuesday mornings from your home - call 268-1590 to
schedule
Dave’s Marketplace in Wickford @ 10:00 am Thursday mornings from your home
Wal-Mart (2nd Monday of the month) @ 1:00 pm from the Senior Center
STATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES:
Department of Elderly Affairs (RIDE)
For medical appointments in-town on Tuesdays or to schedule out of town medical
appointments, therapy, cancer treatments, kidney dialysis, senior day care and meal site
lunches.
Where: Transportation provided statewide
When: Weekdays only between the hours of 10:00 am
and 1:00 pm.
Who: 60+ or handicapped who meet certain criteria
Fee: No charge for medical appointments.
Two to four weeks notice needed to
secure ride
Contact: Call RIDE @ 461-9760 or
1-800-479-6902
VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION:
Friends in Service to Humanity (FISH)
Where: Transportation provided statewide
Who: Medical and Social Service appointments for
North Kingstown or Exeter residents.
Fee: Donations appreciated
Contact: Call 295-1121
Seniors Helping Others (SHO) will also provide transportation
when able.
Where: Transportation provided statewide
Fee: Donations appreciated
Contact: Call 789-2362
SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL
Wave Van will transport to and from hospital only at no charge.
Contact: 782-8020 ext 1178
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Bus Pass Program
Fee: $5 for a 5-year pass; qualified riders with
disability pay $2 for 2-year pass. Pass holders pay half-fare on off-peak hours,
weekends, and holidays. "No Fare" program available for riders
enrolled in Medical Assistance or Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly
(RIPAE) program, or who have incomes within the RIPAE limit.
Contact: Call RIPTA at 784-9500 for information.
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Services for Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA Paratransit Services)
Where: Transportation provided along all existing
RIPTA service routes with door to door service.
Who: People with disabilities
Fee: Rate is twice the standard bus rate
Contact: Call 784-9553 to apply
If you have any questions please call the Transportation Coordinator at Beechwood
House 268-1590.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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