Press Releases

February 5, 2021

Passengers Who Cannot Comply Due to Disability Must Contact RIPTA Prior To Travel  The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that they must be in compliance with a new federal order requiring that face masks be worn when using public transportation, including subways and buses.  The order from the Centers for Disease Control […]

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February 1, 2021

Passengers Urged to Use Caution at Bus Stops and Check  RIPTA Website for Updates  The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that sixteen routes are on detour today, Monday, February 1, 2021, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 9X, 13, 14, 21, 27, 29, 35, 51, 55, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, and 87 are currently on detour.   Riders […]

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January 26, 2021

Passengers Urged to Monitor Service Alerts  The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers to monitor service alerts on its website and social media accounts as evening snow is causing slippery conditions and systemwide delays.  Currently eight routes are on detour and riders can expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions.  Routes […]

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January 15, 2021

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  RIde paratransit service and Flex service will also operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday. Customer Service will be closed, and the Flex Service reservation line […]

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January 14, 2021

Barriers help create a secure space for drivers and also  help prevent the spread of COVID-19 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it has almost finished installing new protective barriers on its buses. The barriers, located next to the driver’s seat, are intended to provide protection against possible assaults on drivers […]

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January 12, 2021

The Quonset Express Will Now Service Compass Circle in the Western Portion of the North Kingstown Business Park  The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 16, 2021. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. This round of […]

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December 22, 2020

All RIPTA Offices Will be Closed on Both Holidays The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Friday, December 25, 2020, in observance of Christmas Day, and Friday, January 1, 2021, in observance of New Year’s Day.  RIde paratransit service and FLEX service will also operate […]

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December 17, 2020

Passengers Urged to Use Caution at Bus Stops and Check  RIPTA Website for Updates  The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that fifteen routes are currently on detour today, Thursday, December 17, 2020 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 14, 19, 21, 27, 29, 49, 51, 54, 62, 64 , 66, 71, 73, and 87 are currently […]

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December 16, 2020

Service to Park and Ride Lots Suspended On Thursday, December 17, 2020 In anticipation of a severe winter storm impacting the state on Thursday, December 17, 2020,  the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours by signing up for email alerts at https://www.ripta.com. RIPTA also announced that due to […]

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