Press Releases
September 29, 2021
RIPTA Administrative Offices Will Be Closed on the Holiday The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule for all fixed-route and paratransit service on Monday, October 11, 2021 for the Columbus Day Holiday. All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Monday holiday. RIPTA Flex Routes will not be operating […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-one bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in order to accommodate the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Routes 1, 3, 4, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 50, 55, 78, 92 will be detoured from 8:15AM to […]
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September 24, 2021
Data Collected by Survey Staff Will Help RIPTA Better Serve Passengers and Gather Important Travel Information About Public Transit Use in Rhode Island The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is launching an onboard passenger survey next week as it works to gather detailed data to help the transit authority improve current service and plan future routes that best […]
Learn moreSeptember 20, 2021
Notices Were Recently Posted on All Buses The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is asking passengers to familiarize themselves with the Authority’s Rules of Conduct in order to ensure safe and pleasant trips for all. RIPTA recently began posting informational notices about the code of conduct on all buses and the full document can be […]
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August 31, 2021
Newport Ferry Shuttle Will Switch to Fall Schedule On Tuesday, September 7, 2021 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule for all fixed-route and paratransit service on Monday, September 6, 2021, in honor of Labor Day. All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Monday holiday. RIPTA Flex Routes […]
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August 25, 2021
Mandate Has Been Extended through January 18, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation – including trains and buses. The mandate, which has been in place since February 1, 2021, […]
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Changes Include Route Retiming for Improved Performance And a New Route for Service South of URI The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement its fall service changes effective Saturday, August 28, 2021. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2021 Fall Service Changes Some […]
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August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021 With Tropical Storm Henri expected to strengthen and impact our area by the end of this weekend, RIPTA is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours. Passengers should sign up for email alerts at www.ripta.com and be aware that service information will be available at https://www.ripta.com/alerts, as well as RIPTA’s […]
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