January 4, 2018
As weather and road conditions deteriorate with Winter Storm Grayson hitting the state, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that all bus service will end by 2 pm today, Thursday, January 4, 2018. RIPTA will work to reinstate service on Friday, January 5, 2018, as soon as conditions are safe. RIPTA apologizes for any inconveniences […]
Learn moreJanuary 4, 2018
With the state digging out from powerful Winter Storm Grayson, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that regular service will resume tomorrow, January 5, 2018. Passengers should be prepared for delays or detours due to slippery road conditions or streets still being cleared. RIPTA will keep posting updates on its website and social media. Passengers are also advised […]
Learn moreJanuary 3, 2018
In anticipation of a severe winter storm impacting the state on Thursday, January 4, 2018, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers tosign up for electronic RIPTA News updates at https://www.ripta.com/service-alerts. RIPTA will e-mail system disruption notices to passengers on this distribution list. Detour information will also be available on www.RIPTA.com and RIPTA’s social media […]
Learn moreDecember 27, 2017
Due to extreme cold weather, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is extending the hours of operation at the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center this week. In order to give passengers a place to stay warm while waiting for their buses, the building will be open until 10pm beginning Wednesday, December 27, and continuing […]
Learn moreDecember 26, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 15, 2018 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Also on Monday, Flex Services will not be available, except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service), which will run on the Sunday schedule from 10am […]
Learn moreDecember 14, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that fourroutes are on detour today, Thursday, December 14, 2017 due to winter weather conditions. Snow and slick road conditions make it difficult for RIPTA vehicles to travel safely. Routes 27, 63, 64 and 92 are currently on detour. RIPTA will continue to restore service on those routes […]
Learn moreNovember 27, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is hosting its Annual Toy Drive to benefit the West End Community Center (WECC) in Providence. The public is invited to donate a new, non-violent, unwrapped toy to the less fortunate children enrolled in WECC’s programs. Toys can be dropped off now through December 14, 2017 at the West […]
Learn moreNovember 20, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will relocate Bus Stops V and W from East Approach to Exchange Terrace beginning with the first trip of the day on Friday, December 1 until the last trip of the day on Saturday, December 2, 2017 to accommodate the PVD Winter Lights Market and Tree Lighting. Passengers […]
Learn moreNovember 9, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in observance of Veterans Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA will also offer free service on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017, to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility. […]
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