July 12, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has hired a private security company to enhance security at Kennedy Plaza in downtown Providence. RIPTA officials today said that uniformed, unarmed employees of AlliedBarton Security Services began work on July 1, 2016, and will be at the busy transit hub seven days a week to support RIPTA […]
Learn moreJuly 11, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 8, 2016 in observance of Victory Day, an official state holiday. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIde and Flex Services RIPTA Flex Services, except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service) which will […]
Learn moreJuly 5, 2016
Due to road construction, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 9X (Pascoag). The detour will be in effect from now through September 2016. The route will detour as follows: Route 9X (Pascoag): Inbound trips will travel the regular route to Main Street, left onto North Main Street, left onto Grove Street, right […]
Learn moreJune 29, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 to accommodate the fireworks at Oakland Beach. The detour will be in effect from 5pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 until Midnight. Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) will detour as follows: Inbound trips will leave Suburban Parkway via […]
Learn moreJune 24, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour six routes in Providence on Monday, June 27, 2016, while the East Side Tunnel is closed for road repair work. Routes 1, 35, 40, 49, 78, and 92 will be detoured from 6:30 am until 3:30 pm. The detours will be as follows: Route 1 […]
Learn moreJune 23, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that for the next six months it will continue free transportation for passengers enrolled in its program for low income senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Citing additional funding in the new state budget, the Authority said it will now have more time to work with […]
Learn moreJune 22, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, July 4, 2016, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices in Kennedy Plaza, RIde Reservation Office, and Flex Reservation Office will be closed on Monday, July […]
Learn moreJune 17, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce it will offer special shuttle service to the 35TH Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off taking place at Fort Adams State Park on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Passengers may board the “Special” RIPTA bus at the Newport Gateway Center to go to the Chowder-Cook-Off and then make […]
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