March 30, 2021
Project Taps Energy from East Providence Waterfront Site The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it is proud to be part of a collaborative green energy project that allows it to save money on electric costs with energy credits from a solar installation located on a waterfront site in East Providence. Under a remote […]
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March 9, 2021
With the news that the MBTA has suspended commuter rail service to the South Attleboro train station until further notice, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that they can use bus service to connect to commuter rail routes at Providence Station. Also, RIPTA passengers who have previously used Routes 1 and 35 […]
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February 18, 2021
Five Routes Currently on Detour on February 18, 2021 As a long-duration winter storm impacts the area today and tomorrow, 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. RIPTA also announced that as of late afternoon on Thursday, February 18, 2021, five […]
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February 15, 2021
Cash Passengers Can Still Buy Paper Fare Products on the Bus The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding customers that fixed-route fare products are no longer being sold on www.ripta.com and that the ticket vending machines at Kennedy Plaza in Providence and the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center have been deactivated. Instead, RIPTA is excited to encourage […]
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February 10, 2021
Quonset Express Provides Transit Service to Job Opportunities The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it has renewed its partnership with the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC), and will continue pilot commuter service from the greater Providence area to the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown. Under the agreement, the Quonset Express (QX) pilot […]
Learn moreFebruary 9, 2021
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that nine routes are currently on detour due to winter weather conditions. Routes 18, 21, 27, 51, 55, 56, 62, 66 and 87 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced thateight routes are on detour today, Sunday, February 7, 2021, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 21, 55, 56, 60, 63, 67 and 92 are currently on detour due to Winter Storm Quade. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use […]
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