Press releases

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025

  May 26, 2025 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Memorial Day, except for the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport

RIPTA and Rhode Island FC Announce Official Partnership for Gameday Bus Service

  April 28, 2025 - RIPTA Offers Convenient Gameday Bus Service to Centreville Bank Stadium Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Rhode Island Football Club (RIFC) are proud to announce their gameday partnership, designed to reduce traffic congestion while helping fans get to and from Rhode Island FC games at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket with

RIPTA Proposes Cost-Neutral Improvements to Better Serve Riders and Businesses

  April 7, 2025 - Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is proposing cost-neutral changes to Route QX and Route 54 to deliver more efficient service and support workforce needs. The proposed changes would restructure a route to align with need and serve a new destination to support job growth.

RIPTA’s ‘Drive Less RI’ Mobile App Encourages Rhode Islanders to Earn Rewards by Using Transit, Ridesharing, Biking and Walking

  March 20, 2025 - Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is excited to announce that the ‘Commuter Resource RI’ app has been rebranded as ‘Drive Less RI’ with a fresh look to make sustainable commuting easier than ever. Drive Less RI is a trip-planning and logging app where users can earn rewards by recording their use

RIPTA to Detour Three Bus Routes in Newport on Saturday, March 15, 2025 to Accommodate St. Patrick’s Day Parade

  March 13, 2025 - RIPTA to Detour Three Bus Routes in Newport on Saturday, March 15, 2025 to Accommodate St. Patrick’s Day Parade Detours will occur between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm Newport, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 60, 63 and 67 in Newport on Saturday, March 15, 2025, to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

RIPTA Celebrates National Transit Employee Appreciation Day on Tuesday, March 18, 2025

  March 11, 2025 - Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is proud to join transit agencies across the nation in celebrating National Transit Employee Appreciation Day on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. This annual event is an opportunity to recognize and thank the dedicated employees who keep Rhode Island moving every day.

RIPTA to Detour Three Bus Routes in Providence on Saturday, March 8, 2025, to Accommodate St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festivities

  March 6, 2025 - Detours will occur between 7AM and 6PM Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 50, 56, and 57 in Providence on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The three routes will be on detour from 7AM to 3PM to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. After that, Routes 56 and 57 will be on an alternate

RIPTA to Detour Four Bus Routes in Pawtucket on Saturday, March 1, 2025 to Accommodate St. Patrick’s Day Parade

  February 26, 2025 - Detours will occur between 9 AM and 1 PM Providence, Rhode Island …The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 1, 76, 78 and the R-Line in the Pawtucket area from 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025, to accommodate the Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during

RIPTA Launches New Bus Service to Amazon Fulfillment Center in Johnston on Route 10x and Route 28

  January 16, 2025 - Route 10x Offers Daily Express Trips to Amazon Providence, Rhode Island – Starting January 18, 2025, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will officially launch new bus service on Routes 10x and 28 to the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Johnston. This new service aims to provide Amazon employees with convenient, reliable transit options that align