September 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 […]
Learn moreAugust 24, 2020
Moderate Changes Include Increased Frequency The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, August 29, 2020. This round of regular, seasonal changes includes notable increased weekend frequency on Routes 20, 31 and 56. The increased frequency is in response to continued strong ridership on these routes as well as a way […]
Learn moreAugust 17, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on September 7, 2020. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the […]
Learn moreAugust 12, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be able to upgrade its bus fleet thanks to a new federal grant that was secured with the help of U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline. The four members of the Rhode Island Congressional delegation today joined with […]
Learn moreAugust 4, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Southbound trips on the R-Line (Broad/North Main) to accommodate construction on the Main Street Bridge over I-95 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is replacing bridge joints, repairing the deck, sidewalks and railings, and repaving the bridge as part of other infrastructure […]
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