February 22, 2022
Testing Site at Transit Center on Main Street Opens Friday, February 25, 2022 Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the City of Pawtucket announced that a new COVID-19 testing site will be opening on Friday, February 25, 2022 at its transit center in the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council headquarters at […]
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Virtual Public Meetings Will Be Held Thursday, February 24, and Tuesday, March 8, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will host virtual public meetings on proposed changes to bus service in downtown Providence on Thursday, February 24, and Tuesday, March 8, 2022. In light of […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will celebrate Transit Equity Day today, along with transportation and climate organizations. Organized by the Labor Network for Sustainability, this initiative advocates for nationwide accessible, environmentally-sustainable, and equitable public transportation. Chief Executive Officer Scott Avedisian, along with other RIPTA officials and members of the board, will attend the […]
Learn moreFebruary 10, 2022
Mandate Effective through March 18, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation, including trains and buses, is still in effect. The extended mandate, which has been in place since February 1, 2021, is […]
Learn moreFebruary 10, 2022
Virtual Public Meetings Will Be Held Thursday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 8, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today that virtual public meetings on proposed changes to bus service in downtown Providence will be held on Thursday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 8, […]
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Passengers Are Advised to Check for Possible Detours or Delays The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that it will run regular service tomorrow, Sunday, January 30, 2022, following the suspension of service today due to a travel ban. Riders may experience some delays or detours due to slippery road conditions or streets still […]
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Travel ban will be in effect beginning at 8am In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will suspend all service effective tomorrow, Saturday, January 29, 2022, in conjunction with the vehicular travel ban instituted by Governor McKee. Service will be reinstated as soon as conditions are safe for RIPTA vehicles […]
Learn moreJanuary 25, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that all features of its Wave smart fare collection system are fully functional. Passengers are once again able to reload their Wave app using a credit or debit card. Earlier this week, RIPTA was made aware that passengers were unable to reload their Wave app using […]
Learn moreJanuary 13, 2022
Passengers Are Reminded That Paper Products Will No Longer Be Accepted on Buses Starting on January 15 Kennedy Plaza Ticket Window Will Reopen Temporarily The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 15, 2022. RIPTA is also reminding passengers that, as previously announced, as of January 15, paper fare […]
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