Press releases

RIPTA and Representative Thomas E. Noret to Host “How to Ride RIPTA” Outreach Events in West Warwick on Thursday, December 4, 2025

  December 4, 2025 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Representative Thomas E. Noret will host “How to Ride RIPTA” community transportation events on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at two West Warwick Housing Authority locations. The events are designed to provide residents with information on public transit options, resources, and services available in the community.

RIPTA to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025

  November 27, 2025 RIPTA Offices Will Be Closed on Thursday, November 27 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Thanksgiving holiday

RIPTA to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025

  November 11, 2025 - Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will offer free service on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility. All passengers are reminded that RIPTA will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Veterans Day.

RIPTA Service Will Operate Holiday Schedule on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day

  October 13, 2025 - Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, October 13, 2025, in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day. All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, in celebration of the holiday.

RIPTA Announces Year-Long Drive Less RI Challenge to Increase Ridership

  October 7, 2025 - Record green trips, compete for prizes, and help reduce traffic and pollution across the Ocean State Providence, Rhode Island – Starting today, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Rhode Islanders can take the Drive Less RI Challenge, a year-long initiative designed to increase bus ridership by motivating residents to swap single-occupancy car trips for more sustainable travel.

RIPTA to Detour Sixteen Routes in Providence to Accommodate the Gloria Gemma 5K on Sunday, October 5, 2025

  October 3, 2025 - All lines are to expect minor delays around Kennedy Plaza between 9AM to 12PM Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour sixteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in order to accommodate the Gloria Gemma 5K. Routes 33 and 34 will be detoured from 9:30am to

RIPTA to Detour Routes 50, 55, 56 and 57 in Providence to Accommodate Gloria Gemma Flames of Hope Celebration

  October 2, 2025 - Detours will be in effect from Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 5, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island . . . The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 50 (Douglas), Route 55 (Admiral/Providence College), Route 56 (Chalkstone Avenue) and Route 57 (Smith Street) in the downtown Providence area in order to accommodate the Gloria

RIPTA Announces Fall Service Changes Effective Saturday, September 27, 2025

  September 27, 2025 - Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes beginning Saturday, September 27, 2025. The new service schedule will continue to serve passengers throughout Rhode Island. The changes will affect the following routes: 3, 4, 6, 9x, 12x, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28,