June 9, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 4 (Warwick Ave.) on Saturday, June 11, 2022 to accommodate the Gaspee Days Parade. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day until 2:00pm. Route 4 (Warwick Ave.) will detour as follows: Inbound trips will travel the regular route […]
Learn moreJune 2, 2022
Greystone Inc. Employees First to Receive Wave Transit Benefits Lincoln, Rhode Island, June 2, 2022 – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority today announced the launch of Wave to Work – a commuter transit benefits program. Wave to Work is a simple way for employers to offer their employees a benefit that has a positive […]
Learn moreMay 26, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 4 (Warwick Ave.) beginning Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30 to accommodate the Gaspee Days Celebration. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day on Saturday, May 28 until the last trip of the day on Monday, May 30, […]
Learn moreMay 26, 2022
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, members of the State’s Congressional delegation, municipal leaders and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority today to mark the start of construction on Rhode Island’s first electric bus in-line charging station. The station, which can charge up to three electric buses simultaneously, will […]
Learn moreMay 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 24, 2022
Travel in Newport Gets Easier with Free Service Beginning Friday, May 27 WHAT: Newport Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, along with Bishop W. Nicholas Knisely, will join Discover Newport and Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) officials to announce a free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport beginning Friday, May 27. The service offers transportation around […]
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 moreMay 2, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Memorial Day. Flex Services Flex Services will not be available on […]
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