Press releases

In Preparation for Travel Ban, RIPTA to Suspend All Service, Including RIde Paratransit Service, Beginning Tomorrow, Saturday, January 29, 2022

🗓️ January 28, 2022 - Travel ban will be in effect beginning at 8am In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will suspend all service effective tomorrow, Saturday, January 29, 2022, in conjunction with the vehicular travel ban instituted by Governor McKee.

RIPTA’s Wave Smart Fare System Reload Feature Fully Restored

🗓️ January 25, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that all features of its Wave smart fare collection system are fully functional. Passengers are once again able to reload their Wave app using a credit or debit card. Earlier this week, RIPTA was made aware that passengers were unable to reload their Wave app using

RIPTA’s Winter Service and Fare Changes To Take Effect Saturday, January 15, 2022

🗓️ January 13, 2022 - Passengers Are Reminded That Paper Products Will No Longer Be Accepted on Buses Starting on January 15 Kennedy Plaza Ticket Window Will Reopen Temporarily The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 15, 2022.

RIPTA Urges Passengers to Sign Up For Service Alerts As Winter Storm Approaches

🗓️ January 6, 2022 - Heavy Snow Could Make Travel Difficult Friday Morning Park-n-Ride Service Suspended In anticipation of a winter storm impacting the state on Friday, January 7, 2022, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours by signing up for email alerts at https://www.ripta.com.

RIPTA Announces End of Paper Products as it Continues Transition to Latest Smart Fare Technology

🗓️ December 20, 2021 - Exact Change Cash Payments Will Still be Accepted on Buses The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that starting January 15, 2022, paper fare products will no longer be accepted on buses. These products include day passes, seven-day passes, and 10-ride passes.

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 17, 2022

🗓️ December 20, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

RIPTA to Detour Seventeen Routes in Providence to Accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K on Sunday, December 12, 2021

🗓️ December 1, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seventeen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in order to accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K Road Race. Bus Routes 1, 17, 19, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be

RIPTA To Detour Twenty-Two Bus Routes To Accommodate Providence Christmas Tree Lighting On Friday, December 3

🗓️ December 1, 2021 - Detours in Effect from 4:30pm to 6pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-two bus routes to accommodate the Providence Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 3. Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 32, 33, 34, 35, 51, 54, 58, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line

RIPTA to Run Sunday/Holiday Service Schedule on Saturday, December 25, 2021 and Saturday, January 1, 2022

🗓️ November 30, 2021 - All RIPTA Offices Will be Closed on Both Holidays and Monday, January 3 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Saturday, December 25, 2021, in observance of Christmas Day, and Saturday, January 1, 2022, in observance of New Year’s Day.

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Veterans Day Thursday, November 11, 2021

🗓️ October 27, 2021 - Free Bus Service for All Local Veterans on Veterans Day and to WaterFire – A Salute to Veterans on November 6 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will offer free service on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021, to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility.