January 13, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that thanks to a state grant and the technology of a Warwick-based company, RIPTA’s new 2019 buses are equipped with cost-saving solar systems. The systems are designed specifically for the transportation industry and will extend the vehicle battery life and optimize battery performance as well. The […]
Learn moreJanuary 9, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that with the reopening of the Broad Street Bridge to all traffic, Route 71 (Broad St./Pawtucket Ave.) will resume regular service on Friday, January 10, 2020. RIPTA suspended Route 71 service over the Broad Street Bridge in Pawtucket, between Barton and Exchange Streets, on May 18, […]
Learn moreDecember 18, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 20, 2020 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 11, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that two routes are on detour today, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 62 and 64 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to decreased […]
Learn moreDecember 3, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that one route is on detour today, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 29 is currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to decreased visibility and slippery conditions. […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that with the reopening of the Geneva Pond Bridge, Routes 50 (Douglas Avenue) and 58 (Mineral Spring/North Providence) will resume regular service on Monday, December 2, 2019. Routes 50 and 58 have been on detour since the bridge closed due to the weight limit restrictions placed […]
Learn moreNovember 27, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 13 (Coventry/Arctic/Warwick Mall) and Route 29 (Cowesset/Kent County) on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in order to accommodate the West Warwick Christmas Tree Lighting. The detours will be in effect from 4pm until 8pm. The detours are as follows: Route 13 (Coventry/Arctic/Warwick Mall): Inbound trips will travel […]
Learn moreNovember 27, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will honor Rosa Parks, an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Sunday, December 1, 2019, marks the 64TH anniversary of her act of courage and civil disobedience on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. To pay tribute to Rosa Parks and the […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit) to accommodate the Hope Street Holiday Stroll. The detour will be in effect beginning at 7am on Sunday, December 8, 2019 until 7pm that day. The following route detour will be in effect on December 8, 2019: Route 1 (Eddy/Hope/Benefit): Southbound trips will travel […]
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