May 26, 2022
Newport, RI, May 26, 2022 – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the launch of a free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport beginning Friday, May 27, 2022. The free service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations and beaches. This includes […]
Learn moreMay 20, 2022
Providence, Rhode Island, May 20, 2022… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour forty-one bus routes in the Providence area on Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12, 2022, to accommodate PVDFest. Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 9X, 10X, 12X, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24L, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, […]
Learn moreMay 11, 2022
Detour in Effect Fridays and Saturdays from 3:30pm to 1am Providence, Rhode Island, May 11, 2022… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 every Friday and Saturday from 3:30pm to 1am to accommodate outdoor dining on Federal Hill. The detour will begin Friday, May 13, 2022 and last through October 1, […]
Learn moreApril 28, 2022
Providence, Rhode Island, April 28, 2022… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour multiple bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, 2022, to accommodate the Providence Marathon. Routes 50, 55, 56, and 57 will be detoured beginning at 6:30am on Saturday, April 30 through 5pm on […]
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Survey will be available March 28 – May 1, 2022 Providence, Rhode Island, March 28, 2022 — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is inviting the public to participate in the 10th annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. Passengers, whether they ride frequently or infrequently, are invited to take the online survey, which will be available on the […]
Learn moreJune 29, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Saturday, July 4, 2020, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices Closed Friday, July 3, 2020 All RIPTA Offices, including the RIde Reservation and Flex Reservation Offices, […]
Learn moreJune 11, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 20, 2020. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2020 Summer Service ChangesThese annual changes are minor and include the start of selected summer services and trip time changes. Summer […]
Learn moreJune 9, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 every Friday and Saturday from 3:30pm to Midnight to accommodate outdoor dining on Federal Hill. The detour will begin Friday, June 19, 2020 and last through October of this year. Atwells Avenue will be closed from Bradford Street to Knight Street. The following detour […]
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