November 30, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will honor Rosa Parks, an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Tuesday, December 1, 2020, marks the 65TH anniversary of her act of courage and civil disobedience on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. To pay tribute to Rosa Parks and the anniversary of […]
Learn moreNovember 4, 2020
Free Bus Service for All Local Veterans on Veterans Day The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will offer free service on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020, to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility. Veterans and all passengers are reminded that RIPTA services operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Veterans Day. “On […]
Learn moreNovember 2, 2020
RIPTA Offices Will Be closed on Thursday, November 26 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 26, 2020, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices, will be closed on the Thanksgiving holiday. RIde and Flex Services […]
Learn moreNovember 2, 2020
Detour in Effect Friday and Saturday from 3:30pm to Midnight The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 every Friday and Saturday from 3:30pm to Midnight to accommodate outdoor dining on Federal Hill. The detour will begin Friday, June 19, 2020 and last through November of this year. Atwells Avenue will be […]
Learn moreSeptember 28, 2020
Station is Located in Customer Parking Lot on Elmwood Avenue And Is Available During Business Hours The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that thanks to a partnership with National Grid, it has installed a public charging station for electric automobiles in its customer parking lot at RIPTA headquarters, 705 Elmwood Avenue in Providence. Scott […]
Learn moreSeptember 22, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, October 12, 2020 in observance of Columbus Day, an official state holiday. All RIPTA Offices will be closed on the holiday. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips […]
Learn moreSeptember 17, 2020
RIPTA Will Be Providing Complimentary Service This Friday and Saturday Between Kennedy Plaza and Johnston War Memorial Park The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be providing free service to veterans participating in Operation Stand Down Rhode Island’s (OSDRI) annual service weekend on Friday, September 18, 2020 and Saturday, September 19, 2020. This year’s event […]
Learn moreSeptember 8, 2020
Passengers Will Be Able to Buy Passes Online and Store Value on Reloadable Smart Card or Mobile App for Easy Boarding The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced the launch of Wave – a new smart fare collection system that will make it easier than ever before to ride RIPTA. Under the new system, reloadable […]
Learn moreSeptember 2, 2020
Pilot Program Will Test the Effectiveness of Geofencing Technology in Targeted Public Transportation Promotions A new federal grant is making it possible for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the City of Central Falls to partner on a pilot program that will test the effectiveness of using technology to promote the use of […]
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