May 1, 2023

Hearings Scheduled for Monday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 10 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes to Route 14 (West Bay) and 282 Flex (Pascoag/Slatersville). RIPTA is proposing to deviate­ Route 14 to serve the Wickford Junction Train Station and to extend 282 Flex Service to […]

May 29, 2023

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 29, 2023, 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. Flex Services Flex Services will not be available on […]

April 3, 2023

March 29, 2023

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Chief Executive Officer Scott Avedisian and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced additional resources to increase the presence of Providence Police officers and Downtown Improvement District (DID) safety ambassadors, dedicated to keeping Downtown safe and welcoming for all individuals. In recent months, the City of Providence has increased the presence […]

March 27, 2023

Ridership on the R-Line increases 40% The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced results from the first six months of the R-Line Fare-Free Pilot Program today. From September 2022 through February 2023, ridership on the R-Line was 40% higher than a year ago. “As RIPTA continues to explore innovative strategies to increase ridership lost […]

March 27, 2023

 Survey is available in English and Spanish today through Sunday, April 30, 2023 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) invites the public to participate in the 11th annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. Passengers, whether they ride frequently or infrequently, are invited to take the online survey, which is available on the RIPTA website from Monday, […]

March 16, 2023

Transit Heroes Never Stopped Worked During Pandemic This Saturday, March 18, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will celebrate its heroes – 497 fixed-route and RIde paratransit drivers – in observance of National Transit Driver Appreciation Day. This special day is celebrated annually to recognize and show appreciation for the public service that public […]

March 2, 2023

March 18, 2023

Detours will occur between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 50, 56, and 57 in Providence on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The three routes will be on detour from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. After that, Routes 56 and […]