August 24, 2021
Changes Include Route Retiming for Improved Performance And a New Route for Service South of URI The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement its fall service changes effective Saturday, August 28, 2021. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2021 Fall Service Changes Some […]
Learn moreAugust 20, 2021
August 20, 2021 With Tropical Storm Henri expected to strengthen and impact our area by the end of this weekend, RIPTA is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours. Passengers should sign up for email alerts at www.ripta.com and be aware that service information will be available at https://www.ripta.com/alerts, as well as RIPTA’s […]
Learn moreAugust 13, 2021
Officials from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) were in Newport yesterday to thank the community groups that were instrumental in advocating for the free beach shuttle pilot program that launched this summer. Scott Avedisian, RIPTA’s Chief Executive Officer, said that he wanted to especially thank the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island which recently […]
Learn moreAugust 10, 2021
RIPTA Working To Resolve Issue That Has Also Affected Communications The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) said today that it is experiencing communication and computer issues, following a cybersecurity issue late last week. RIPTA stressed that it has continued uninterrupted transit service with its fixed-route, Flex, and paratransit programs as it continues to work […]
Learn moreJuly 22, 2021
Service on Route 66 (URI/Galilee) Will Be Free The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will waive the roundtrip fare on all service to South County Beaches on Route 66 (URI/Galilee) on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in celebration of Governor’s Bay Day. Route 66 (URI/Galilee) also provides express service, called the “Beach Bus South County […]
Learn moreJuly 2, 2021
All Services Will Resume Regular Schedule on Monday, July 5, 2021, Except for Ferry Shuttle The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on the Fourth of July Holiday, Sunday, July 4, 2021. All RIPTA transportation services, except the Providence Ferry Shuttle, will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, […]
Learn moreJune 30, 2021
The New Unified Flex Zone Will Bring Weekend Service to Narragansett Effective Saturday, July 3, 2021, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is improving service in Narragansett and South Kingstown by combining Flex Zones in those areas. The two zones are being combined into one, resulting in new weekend service for the Narragansett area […]
Learn moreJune 22, 2021
Restrooms Have Reopened at Newport and Pawtucket Transit Hubs and Will Open in Providence Tomorrow Governor Dan McKee and Scott Avedisian, CEO of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), announced today that public restrooms are reopening at three transit facilities in the state. Restrooms at the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center and the Pawtucket […]
Learn moreJune 21, 2021
Downtown Transit Connector (DTC) Runs from RI Hospital to Providence Train Station and Serves Growing Innovation District Members of the State’s Congressional delegation, Governor Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today to celebrate the new high-frequency bus corridor serving the city of Providence. The Downtown Transit Connector (DTC) runs […]
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