December 30, 2016
Newport Gateway Center Temporary Bus Stop Map (effective 1/9/17) With construction work slated to begin early in January on the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that bus stops will be temporarily relocated to America’s Cup Avenue. Passengers will be picked up and dropped off on America’s Cup Avenue […]
Learn moreDecember 20, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective December 26, 2016. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments several times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2016 Winter Service Changes These annual changes include route restructuring, as well as rescheduling for better on-time performance. For many routes, only […]
Learn moreDecember 19, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that free transportation for passengers enrolled in its program for low-income senior citizens and persons with disabilities will continue until February 1, 2017. The new reduced fare was slated to go into effect on January 1st, but RIPTA’s Board of Directors decided Monday to delay implementation by […]
Learn moreDecember 15, 2016
Due to extreme cold weather, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is extending the hours of operation at the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center this week. In order to give passengers a place to stay warm while waiting for their buses, the building will be open until 10pm beginning Thursday, December 15, and continuing […]
Learn moreDecember 15, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the Authority will be hosting a job fair on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 10:00am – 1:00pm at RIPTA’s Headquarters located at 705 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island. RIPTA is currently recruiting for the following open positions: RIde Van Operators: CDL with Passenger and […]
Learn moreDecember 8, 2016
Waiting at a bus stop and wondering if your bus will arrive on time? You don’t have to wonder any more. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the introduction of real-time transit information through “Transit” – North America’s most popular public transportation app. Using the Transit app, which is available […]
Learn moreDecember 7, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is partnering with WBRU for its Annual Toy Drive to benefit the West End Community Center (WECC) in Providence. The public is invited to donate new, unwrapped toys to the less fortunate children enrolled in WECC’s programs. Toys can be dropped off now through December 21, 2016 at the […]
Learn moreDecember 5, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will adjust service on Route 210 Kingston Flex , URI Ram Line, and on the URI Hill Climber due to class scheduling and winter break at the University of Rhode Island (URI). Beginning Wednesday, December 14, 2016, RIPTA will run abbreviated service on the URI Ram Line and […]
Learn moreNovember 30, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will adjust service on Routes 50 (Douglas/Bryant University), 55 (Admiral/Prov College) and 60 (Providence/Newport) due to class scheduling and winter breaks at local colleges and universities. RIPTA will reinstate the late night service on January 25, 2017. RIPTA will suspend service the following trips beginning Thursday, December 22, […]
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