March 20, 2015
Due to computer problems, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) cannot access RIde trips scheduled for today (March 20, 2015) for passengers with disabilities. RIde passengers are asked to please call 401-461-9760 to confirm their trips. Passengers whose trips are the same as yesterday (Thursday, March 19,2015) do not need to call. Also RIPTA is asking RIde […]
Learn moreMarch 20, 2015
A computer problem that disrupted the RIde program operations at the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has been resolved as of approximately 11: 15 a.m. The computer issues had caused RIPTA to ask RIde passengers to call in to confirm scheduled trips for today (Friday, March 20, 2015). That is no longer necessary as […]
Learn moreMarch 13, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that six routes are on detour Friday, March 13, 2015, due to winter weather effects. Parked cars and streets narrowed by snow make it difficult for RIPTA vehicles to travel safely. Routes 1, 3, 6, 18, 64, and 92 are currently on detour. RIPTA will continue to restore […]
Learn moreMarch 11, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement spring service changes effective Saturday, March 21, 2015. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2015 Spring Service Changes These annual changes are moderate and include trip time changes, route consolidations, route enhancements, as well as […]
Learn moreMarch 9, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 60, 63 and 67 in Newport on Saturday, March 14, 2015 to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The following route changes will be in effect on Saturday, March 14, 2015: Route 60 (Newport/Providence): Trips into the Newport Gateway Center between 9:00 am and Noon will travel […]
Learn moreMarch 7, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is thanking members of the international bricklayers union for taking to city streets Saturday morning to clear snow and ice from about 40 high-use bus stops. Leaders of Local 3 of the International Bricklayers and Allied Craftsworkers Union worked with the Rhode Island AFL-CIO to organize the effort […]
Learn moreMarch 3, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour eight Pawtucket-based bus routes traveling on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pawtucket. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. These following routes will pick up and drop off passengers on Goff Avenue […]
Learn moreMarch 2, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 50, 55, 56, 57 in Providence on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Service will resume with regularly scheduled trips after 6:00 pm. The following route detours will be in effect on Saturday, March […]
Learn moreMarch 1, 2015
With a winter storm expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of snow to the state Sunday night through Monday morning, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers to please be prepared for delays and detours on Monday, March 2, 2015. Passengers are encouraged to check www.RIPTA.com for updates throughout the day. Riders may […]
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