March 14, 2024
RIPTA to implement real-time missed service notifications beginning March 14, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the proposed service changes scheduled for April 6, 2024, will be postponed to give RIPTA additional time to monitor the effects of the new driver wage increase designed to attract and retain new drivers. […]
Learn moreMarch 8, 2024
RIPTA to Close Historic East Side Tunnel for Construction Beginning Monday, March 25, 2024 Routes 1, 32, 33, 34, 40 and 61x will be on detour The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the East Side Tunnel will be closed for repairs and renovations starting Monday, March 25, 2024. Construction is expected […]
Learn moreMarch 1, 2024
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the Photo ID Office, located inside the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center, will reopen four days a week starting March 1, 2024. The Photo ID Office, where passengers can process their reduced fare bus pass applications, will be open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday […]
Learn moreFebruary 22, 2024
Board Approves Agreement with Driver Union The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Board of Directors voted today to approve a collective bargaining agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Division 618 that would increase the starting driver wage from $21.71 per hour to $25.33 per hour. The new wage goes into effect this week. […]
Learn moreFebruary 22, 2024
Last month, The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Board of Directors voted to approve a contract with Next Wave Rhode Island Partners for Phase 1 of a public-private partnership (P3) to design and construct a new transit center in Providence. In the first phase, RIPTA and Next Wave Partners will complete site studies and […]
Learn moreFebruary 13, 2024
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that seven routes are on detour today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 18, 27, 35, 55, 56, 64 and 88 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme […]
Learn moreJanuary 30, 2024
Board approves contract with development partner The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Board of Directors voted today to approve a contract with Next Wave Rhode Island Partners for Phase 1 of a public-private partnership (P3) to design and construct a new transit center in Providence. Next Wave Partners is a consortium comprised of a […]
Learn moreJanuary 26, 2024
Ridership & Workforce Shortage Drive Service Changes Proposal Hearings Scheduled February 12 – 15, February 19 and February 21 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes in all five Rhode Island counties on February 12 – 15, February 19 and February 21, 2024. The Authority announced that […]
Learn moreJanuary 31, 2024
Virtual Public Meeting Will Be Held Wednesday, January 31, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that a virtual public meeting on the proposed Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center passenger facility will be held at 5:30pm on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. This virtual meeting is an opportunity for the public to submit feedback […]
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