Press Releases
January 25, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that all features of its Wave smart fare collection system are fully functional. Passengers are once again able to reload their Wave app using a credit or debit card. Earlier this week, RIPTA was made aware that passengers were unable to reload their Wave app using […]
Learn moreJanuary 13, 2022
Passengers Are Reminded That Paper Products Will No Longer Be Accepted on Buses Starting on January 15 Kennedy Plaza Ticket Window Will Reopen Temporarily The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 15, 2022. RIPTA is also reminding passengers that, as previously announced, as of January 15, paper fare […]
Learn moreJanuary 6, 2022
Heavy Snow Could Make Travel Difficult Friday Morning Park-n-Ride Service Suspended In anticipation of a winter storm impacting the state on Friday, January 7, 2022, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours by signing up for email alerts at https://www.ripta.com. Service information will be available […]
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December 20, 2021
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Flex Services Flex Services will not be available on Monday, […]
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December 20, 2021
Exact Change Cash Payments Will Still be Accepted on Buses The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that starting January 15, 2022, paper fare products will no longer be accepted on buses. These products include day passes, seven-day passes, and 10-ride passes. RIPTA officials stressed that passengers will not lose any monetary value […]
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December 1, 2021
Detours in Effect from 4:30pm to 6pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-two bus routes to accommodate the Providence Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 3. Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 32, 33, 34, 35, 51, 54, 58, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line […]
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December 1, 2021
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seventeen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in order to accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K Road Race. Bus Routes 1, 17, 19, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be […]
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