October 30, 2018
Press Releases
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 in observance of Christmas Day and Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of New Year’s Day.
The following service changes will also occur for both holidays:
Flex Services, including Rte. 210 Kingston Flex Service, will not be available; and the statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips. Regularly scheduled Flex and RIde service will resume on Tuesday.
RIPTA offices, including the Photo Identification and Ticket Sales Offices in Kennedy Plaza, will not be staffed on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Also, the Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the RIde reservation line (461-9760) will not be staffed on either holiday. RIPTA offices will be open during regular business hours on Wednesday, December 26th and Wednesday, January 2nd.
For more information on holiday schedules or other RIPTA services, passengers can call 781-9400 or visit ripta.com.