April 19, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is no longer enforcing a federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation. The mandate, which had been in place since February 1, 2021, was vacated by a federal judge in Florida yesterday. RIPTA drivers […]
Learn moreApril 18, 2022
Registration Required for this Free Event The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), in partnership with Grow Smart RI, the WaterFire Arts Center, and the RI Department of Environmental Management, invites the public to be our guest at the Planet Earth, the Environment and Our Future Art Exhibit and attend a lecture on climate change. The […]
Learn moreApril 13, 2022
Mandate Has Been Extended through May 3, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation – including trains and buses. The mandate, which has been in place since February 1, 2021, […]
Learn moreApril 7, 2022
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 moreMarch 17, 2022
Hearings Scheduled for April 4 – April 7, 2022 in Warwick, West Warwick, Newport, South Kingstown and Pawtucket The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes and improvements on April 4 through April 7, 2022. The proposed changes would affect Routes 1, 13, 29, 49, 71, 72, 73, […]
Learn moreMarch 14, 2022
Virtual Public Workshops Will Be Held March 14 – March 16, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is hosting three community-focused virtual workshops on proposed service improvements in West Bay, Pawtucket and Newport. RIPTA is proposing the addition of three new routes, as well as service improvements to Routes 1, 13, 29, 71, […]
Learn moreMarch 11, 2022
Mandate Has Been Extended through April 18, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation – including trains and buses. The mandate, which has been in place since February 1, 2021, […]
Learn moreMarch 7, 2022
In-Person Meeting Scheduled for March 21 at 6:30pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) continue to host public meetings on proposed changes to bus service in downtown Providence. The first virtual meeting was held on Thursday, February 24, 2022. The next virtual meetings will be held […]
Learn moreMarch 7, 2022
Year-Long “Ride Free in Central Falls” Pilot Program Will Test the Effectiveness of Geofencing Technology in Targeted Public Transportation Promotions Governor Daniel J. McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today to announce […]
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