August 14, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to accommodate funeral services for First Sgt. P. Andrew McKenna. The detour will be in effect on Sunday, August 16 from 2pm until 11pm and on Monday, August 17 from 10am until 12pm. The Franklin Street Park N’ Ride will not be affected […]
Learn moreAugust 13, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of Labor Day. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on September 7, 2015. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the […]
Learn moreAugust 4, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers to expect delays and detours on most routes due to traffic, downed trees and closed roads in the wake of a severe summer storm. There is no power or phone service at RIPTA headquarters at 705 Elmwood Ave., but all RIde paratransit vans were dispatched […]
Learn moreAugust 4, 2015
Power has been restored to the headquarters of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) on Elmwood Avenue. Now that phones are back in service, passengers in the RIde program can call in to make appointments for trips they need to make tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5, 2015. All RIde vans were dispatched for Tuesday’s appointments […]
Learn moreJuly 29, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour three routes in Providence on Saturday, August 8, 2015 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 moreJuly 29, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 10, 2015 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 29, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 6 (Prairie/R.W. Zoo) and the R-Line (Broad/North Main) on Sunday, August 9, 2015 in order to accommodate the Dominican Parade. The detours will be in effect from 9:00am until 1:00pm. The detours are as follows: ROUTE 6 (PRAIRIE/R.W. Zoo): Inbound tripswill travel the regular route […]
Learn moreJuly 20, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will waive the roundtrip fare on all service to South County Beaches on Route 66 (URI/Galilee) on Sunday, July 26, 2015 in celebration of Governor’s Bay Day. Route 66 (URI/Galilee) also provides express service from Central Falls, Cranston, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket to Salty Brine, Roger […]
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