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July 6, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour fifteen bus routes in the Providence area on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in order to accommodate the Amica Ironman 70.3 event. The detours are in effect from the first trip of the day until 6:00pm; some detours will end at 4:00pm. The following routes will detour […]
Learn moreJune 28, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that Flex Zones 281 Woonsocket and 282 Pascoag/Slatersville were updated with the last seasonal service change on June 16, 2012. Both Flex Zones now serve the Walmart Supercenter located in Dowling Village on Route 146a in North Smithfield, Rhode Island by reservation only. Flex Service, which […]
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June 27, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour eight bus routes in Providence to accommodate filming for X-Factor, a reality TV Show. The detours will be in effect beginning with the first trip of the day on Wednesday, June 27th through the last trip on Friday, June 29th. Sabin Street will be closed during this […]
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June 25, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices in Kennedy Plaza, RIde Reservation Office, and Flex Reservation Office will be closed on Wednesday, July […]
Learn moreJune 20, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will relocate the Route 6 (Prairie/R.W. Zoo) and Route 92 (Green Line) Trolley stop in Kennedy Plaza beginning with the first trip of the day on Saturday, June 23, 2012 until the last trip of the day to accommodate the 1st Annual Summer Solstice Celebration. RIPTA trolleys will not […]
Learn moreJune 19, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the seventh annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21, 2012. As part of the celebration, RIPTA staff will distribute coffee and baked goods in Kennedy Plaza to morning commuters on […]
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June 19, 2012
All regular RIPTA buses and trolleys, but excluding special services, will be free on Wednesday, June 20th , 2012 The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will reach unhealthy levels in most of Rhode Island, but especially in southern sections in the afternoon on Wednesday. A very hot and very […]
Learn moreJune 12, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today at that it has implemented a new over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) service in order to improve communication with non-English speaking passengers. Voiance Language Services was selected as the primary supplier of high-quality translation and interpretation services for the Authority. RIPTA Customer Service employees, including Kennedy Plaza Ticket […]
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June 7, 2012
Summer Service Flyer The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 16, 2012. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. These annual changes are minor and include the start of selected summer services and trip time changes. Summer […]
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