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 […]

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.  The […]

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. From bus operators and […]

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 […]

March 3, 2025

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 […]

January 31, 2025

January 17, 2025

Call Center Will Now Open at 6 AM Weekdays Starting Tuesday, January 21, 2025 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Customer Service Call Center hours. Beginning Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Call Center will now be open starting at 6 AM on weekdays (instead of 8:30 […]

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 […]