January 22, 2016
In anticipation of the impending winter storm, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers tosign up for electronic News Updates at http://www.ripta.com/detours-news; RIPTA will e-mail system disruption notices to passengers on this distribution list. Passengers are strongly advised to monitor news reports, check www.RIPTA.com and RIPTA’s social media outlets (Facebook @RideRIPTA ,Twitter @RIPTA_RI) for service […]
Learn moreJanuary 20, 2016
SERVICE ALERT: Due to routine maintenance, the power will be down in Kennedy Plaza until 10:30am this morning. The Photo ID Office and Ticket Window will be closed during this time. We appreciate your patience.
Learn moreJanuary 14, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective January 16, 2016. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2016 Winter Service Changes These annual changes are minor and include route restructuring, as well as rescheduling for better on-time performance. For […]
Learn moreJanuary 12, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that with the reopening of the Atwells Avenue Bridge, Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) will resume regular service today, Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Route 92 has been on detour since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) closed the Atwells Avenue Bridge for construction on […]
Learn moreJanuary 7, 2016
RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY 50TH ANNIVERSARY BUS PASS DESIGN CONTEST The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced a call for art in honor of its 50th Anniversary. RIPTA is inviting the public to submit vibrant, eye-catching, unique designs for a bus pass that will celebrate the Authority’s 50 years of public transportation in […]
Learn moreDecember 16, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 18, 2016 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Also on Monday, Flex Services will not be available, except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service), which will run on the Sunday schedule from 10am […]
Learn moreDecember 9, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will adjust service on the Route 210 Kingston Flex , the Route 211 Blue Line, and the URI Hill Climber due to winter break at the University of Rhode Island (URI)and decreased ridership during that time. RIPTA will suspend service on the URI Hill Climber beginning Friday, December […]
Learn moreDecember 4, 2015
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced the expansion of bus service to the Wickford Junction Transit Center in North Kingstown. Effective Monday, December 7, 2015, this move will provide one-stop consolidated transit services, including rail, bus and carpooling for commuting and easy access to […]
Learn moreDecember 1, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will honor Rosa Parks, an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Tuesday, December 1, 2015, marks the 60th anniversary of her act of courage and civil disobedience on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. To pay tribute to Rosa Parks and […]
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