April 6, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it is in the process of requalifying all passengers eligible to participate in RIPTA’s Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for lower income senior citizens and persons with disabilities. All participants are required to obtain new passes and the goal is to have this process completed […]
Learn moreApril 5, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is not expecting major detours on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, following a persistent snowstorm Monday that deposited up to eight inches of snow in some parts of the state. As of 7:15 a.m., two routes had detours and street supervisors were checking road conditions throughout the state. Riders […]
Learn moreApril 5, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold a community meeting to discuss the restructuring of Route 231 South Aquidneck Flex Service on Monday, April 11, 2016. RIPTA is considering making changes to the South Aquidneck Flex Zone to better serve customers in and around Newport. RIPTA is proposing to modify the Flex Zone […]
Learn moreApril 4, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that Routes 21, 27, 29, 55, 66, and 87 are currently on detour on Monday, April 4, 2016 due to the snowstorm. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to slippery conditions. The […]
Learn moreApril 3, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) wants to know how satisfied their customers are with their bus service. They are inviting their customers to take their fourth annual online Customer Satisfaction Survey, available on the RIPTA website from Monday, April 4 — Sunday, May 1, 2016. Each participant will automatically be entered to win […]
Learn moreApril 1, 2016
Due to the construction on Woonasquatucket Avenue, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 27 (Broadway/Manton). Inbound and outbound trips will be detoured off of Woonasquatucket Avenue onto Fruit Hill Avenue. The detour will be in beginning Monday, April 4, 2016 until further notice. To accommodate passengers, temporary bus stops have been […]
Learn moreMarch 30, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour three routes in Providence on Saturday, August 13, 2016 all day and night to accommodate AS220’s Annual Foo Fest. Empire Street will be closed during this time. Routes 20 (Elmwood Ave.), 22 (Pontiac Ave.) and the R-Line (Broad/North Main) will be detoured. The following routes will […]
Learn moreMarch 29, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour six bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Sunday, April 24, 2015 in order to accommodate the Blackstone Valley Running Festival, which includes the Annual Blackstone Valley Half Marathon. Bus routes 1, 71, 72, 75, 78 and the R-Line will be detoured from 6:00am until 12:30pm. […]
Learn moreMarch 23, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour fourteen bus routes in Providence on Sunday, April 24, 2016 to accommodate the Get Gored for Good Festival Fundraiser. Routes 1, 3, 6, 20, 22, 27, 28, 30, 33, 34, 60, 66, 92, and the R-Line will be detoured from 7am to 12pm. Passengers should expect minor delays […]
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