Wave Photo ID bus passes issued are valid for two years and there is a $10 processing fee per issuance. They are not transferable and will be confiscated if used by another individual that is not the person pictured on the pass. There is also a fee to replace cards that are lost or stolen.
Fees
| New application | $10.00 |
| Renewal | $10.00 |
| Replacement | $20.00 |
Damaged cards are cards that are bent, cracked or have any visible damage. To request a replacement card, print and fill out the Replacement Card Request Form. The Replacement Card Request Form and the damaged card must be mailed, along with the Replacement Card Fee, to the Photo ID Office at 705 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907.
The replacement card fee is waived for cards that are malfunctioning. A malfunctioning card is a card that has no damage to it, but is unable to be read by the farebox. Once RIPTA verifies that the card is malfunctioning, and not damaged, a new replacement card will be mailed to you at no cost.
Money orders, credit cards and debit cards only. No personal checks will be accepted.
If you have any questions regarding the program, please call 401-784-9500 ext. 2012.
Applications & Document Checklist
- Photo ID Application for Persons with Disabilities or Seniors (Low Income) Download form | Apply online
- Senior Photo ID Application (Reduced Off Peak. No Income Eligibility Requirement) Download form | Apply online
- Replacement Card Request form: Download form | Apply online
- Credit Card Authorization Form
- Replacement Card Request Form
- Overview of Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program
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