September 2, 2024

Press Releases

Newport Ferry Shuttle Will Switch to Fall Schedule On Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.  All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in recognition of the holiday.

Transportation Centers

The RIPTA Ticket Window in the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center and the Customer Service Call Center will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. The RIPTA Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center will be open on Monday, September 2 from 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. 

Flex Services

Flex Services will not be available on Monday, except for Route 203 (URI/Narragansett/South Kingstown), which will run on the Sunday schedule without timepoint stops from 10am to 5pm. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) will not be staffed on Monday.

RIde Paratransit Program

On Monday, September 2, 2024, the RIde Program will operate on a holiday schedule. The RIde program does not provide standing order trips on RIPTA holidays. If you need a ride on the holiday, please call the RIde reservation line (401-461-9760) before September 2 to schedule a trip for the holiday. The RIde reservation line will not be staffed on Monday; passengers can leave a detailed voicemail message to reserve trips for the next day. 

Newport Ferry Shuttle

The Providence Shuttle to the Newport Ferry will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday, September 2 and will switch to a fall schedule on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.  Ferry shuttle schedules can be viewed here.