October 14, 2021
Buses will not stop at the Pawtucket Transit Center between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven Pawtucket-based bus routes traveling on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm to accommodate the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival in Pawtucket. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. […]
Learn moreOctober 4, 2021
Hearings Will Be Held in Three Communities for Proposed Changes That Would Take Effect in January 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is seeking public input as it considers service changes, including many improvements for passengers, for January 2022. The Authority will hold six public hearings on proposed changes to Routes 9x, 14, […]
Learn moreSeptember 30, 2021
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour sixteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in order to accommodate the Gloria Gemma 5K. Routes 1, 30, 33, 34, 35, 51, 54, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be detoured from 9:30am to 1pm. Route 50, 55, […]
Learn moreSeptember 29, 2021
RIPTA Administrative Offices Will Be Closed on the Holiday The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule for all fixed-route and paratransit service on Monday, October 11, 2021 for the Columbus Day Holiday. All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Monday holiday. RIPTA Flex Routes will not be operating […]
Learn moreSeptember 27, 2021
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-one bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in order to accommodate the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Routes 1, 3, 4, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 50, 55, 78, 92 will be detoured from 8:15AM to […]
Learn moreSeptember 24, 2021
Data Collected by Survey Staff Will Help RIPTA Better Serve Passengers and Gather Important Travel Information About Public Transit Use in Rhode Island The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is launching an onboard passenger survey next week as it works to gather detailed data to help the transit authority improve current service and plan future routes that best […]
Learn moreSeptember 20, 2021
Notices Were Recently Posted on All Buses The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is asking passengers to familiarize themselves with the Authority’s Rules of Conduct in order to ensure safe and pleasant trips for all. RIPTA recently began posting informational notices about the code of conduct on all buses and the full document can be […]
Learn moreAugust 31, 2021
Newport Ferry Shuttle Will Switch to Fall Schedule On Tuesday, September 7, 2021 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule for all fixed-route and paratransit service on Monday, September 6, 2021, in honor of Labor Day. All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Monday holiday. RIPTA Flex Routes […]
Learn moreAugust 25, 2021
Mandate Has Been Extended through January 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, […]
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