Press Releases
February 10, 2013
Providence, Rhode Island, February 11, 2013 — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that bus service will be reinstated beginning with the first trip of the day on Monday, February 11, 2013. However, heavily accumulated snow in some areas and unplowed snow on secondary roads, make it difficult for RIPTA vehicles to travel […]
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February 9, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that all bus service will be reinstated with the first trip of the day on Monday, February 11, 2013. Riders should expect some delays due to post-storm conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops. RIde Program Services for vital medical trips only […]
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February 8, 2013
In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will close the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center at 1:00PM today, Friday, February 8, 2013. Kennedy Plaza, including the RIPTA Ticket Windows, will be closed until further notice. SERVICE SUSPENDED RIPTA has suspended all service effective 12:00PM today, Friday, February 8, 2013. All […]
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In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has suspended all service effective 12:00PM on Friday, February 8, 2013. All service will be reinstated on Saturday, February 9, 2013 as soon as conditions are safe for RIPTA vehicles to travel. RIPTA passengers should anticipate delays on all routes before and after […]
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January 18, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced the “Rhody Ten” Photo Contest, running exclusively online, from February 1, 2013 through March 1, 2013. Starting today, participants are invited to capture an image of Rhode Island and submit it to be featured on RIPTA’s monthly Rhody Ten Pass. The contest is free and open to […]
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January 16, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) personnel will work hard to provide service during today for those traveling during this inclement weather. However, RIPTA passengers should anticipate 10 to 20 minute delays on all routes due to the inclement weather. Passengers are strongly advised to monitor news reports, check www.RIPTA.com, or social media accounts (Facebook […]
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January 14, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 21, 2013 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Also on Monday, Flex Services—except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service), which will run on the Sunday schedule—will not be available. RIPTA offices, including the […]
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January 14, 2013
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement the new Route 65 (Wakefield Express) effective Saturday, January 22, 2013. Express service formerly designated as Route 66 (URI/Galilee) will now be designated as Route 65 (Wakefield Express). Weekday trips operating express from Wakefield Mall will now be designated as Route 65 (Wakefield Express). The express […]
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