February 18, 2021
Five Routes Currently on Detour on February 18, 2021 As a long-duration winter storm impacts the area today and tomorrow, 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 as of late afternoon on Thursday, February 18, 2021, five […]
Learn moreFebruary 15, 2021
Cash Passengers Can Still Buy Paper Fare Products on the Bus The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding customers that fixed-route fare products are no longer being sold on www.ripta.com and that the ticket vending machines at Kennedy Plaza in Providence and the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center have been deactivated. Instead, RIPTA is excited to encourage […]
Learn moreFebruary 10, 2021
Quonset Express Provides Transit Service to Job Opportunities The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it has renewed its partnership with the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC), and will continue pilot commuter service from the greater Providence area to the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown. Under the agreement, the Quonset Express (QX) pilot […]
Learn moreFebruary 9, 2021
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that nine routes are currently on detour due to winter weather conditions. Routes 18, 21, 27, 51, 55, 56, 62, 66 and 87 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at […]
Learn moreFebruary 7, 2021
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced thateight routes are on detour today, Sunday, February 7, 2021, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 21, 55, 56, 60, 63, 67 and 92 are currently on detour due to Winter Storm Quade. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use […]
Learn moreFebruary 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 […]
Learn moreFebruary 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 […]
Learn moreJanuary 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 […]
Learn moreJanuary 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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