February 8, 2013
In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will close the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center at 1:00PM today, Friday, February 8, 2013. Kennedy Plaza, including the RIPTA Ticket Windows, will be closed until further notice. SERVICE SUSPENDED RIPTA has suspended all service effective 12:00PM today, Friday, February 8, 2013. All […]
Learn moreFebruary 7, 2013
In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has suspended all service effective 12:00PM on Friday, February 8, 2013. All service will be reinstated on Saturday, February 9, 2013 as soon as conditions are safe for RIPTA vehicles to travel. RIPTA passengers should anticipate delays on all routes before and after […]
Learn moreJanuary 18, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced the “Rhody Ten” Photo Contest, running exclusively online, from February 1, 2013 through March 1, 2013. Starting today, participants are invited to capture an image of Rhode Island and submit it to be featured on RIPTA’s monthly Rhody Ten Pass. The contest is free and open to […]
Learn moreJanuary 16, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) personnel will work hard to provide service during today for those traveling during this inclement weather. However, RIPTA passengers should anticipate 10 to 20 minute delays on all routes due to the inclement weather. Passengers are strongly advised to monitor news reports, check www.RIPTA.com, or social media accounts (Facebook […]
Learn moreJanuary 14, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 21, 2013 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Also on Monday, Flex Services—except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service), which will run on the Sunday schedule—will not be available. RIPTA offices, including the […]
Learn moreJanuary 14, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement the new Route 65 (Wakefield Express) effective Saturday, January 22, 2013. Express service formerly designated as Route 66 (URI/Galilee) will now be designated as Route 65 (Wakefield Express). Weekday trips operating express from Wakefield Mall will now be designated as Route 65 (Wakefield Express). The express […]
Learn moreJanuary 3, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 19, 2013. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. These annual changes are minor and include trip time changes, as well as rescheduling for better on-time performance. Other service changes […]
Learn moreDecember 17, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today released the 2013 CommunitySite Visit Schedule for the Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities. Every week, RIPTA’s Photo Identification staff travel to communities throughout the state to provide bus passes to qualified seniors and individuals with disabilities, who are unable to get to our […]
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