Press Releases
January 15, 2021
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIde paratransit service and Flex service will also operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday. Customer Service will be closed, and the Flex Service reservation line […]
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January 14, 2021
Barriers help create a secure space for drivers and also help prevent the spread of COVID-19 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it has almost finished installing new protective barriers on its buses. The barriers, located next to the driver’s seat, are intended to provide protection against possible assaults on drivers […]
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The Quonset Express Will Now Service Compass Circle in the Western Portion of the North Kingstown Business Park The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 16, 2021. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. This round of […]
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December 22, 2020
All RIPTA Offices Will be Closed on Both Holidays The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Friday, December 25, 2020, in observance of Christmas Day, and Friday, January 1, 2021, in observance of New Year’s Day. RIde paratransit service and FLEX service will also operate […]
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Passengers Urged to Use Caution at Bus Stops and Check RIPTA Website for Updates The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that fifteen routes are currently on detour today, Thursday, December 17, 2020 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 14, 19, 21, 27, 29, 49, 51, 54, 62, 64 , 66, 71, 73, and 87 are currently […]
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Service to Park and Ride Lots Suspended On Thursday, December 17, 2020 In anticipation of a severe winter storm impacting the state on Thursday, December 17, 2020, 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 due to […]
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November 30, 2020
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will honor Rosa Parks, an African American woman who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus. Tuesday, December 1, 2020, marks the 65TH anniversary of her act of courage and civil disobedience on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. To pay tribute to Rosa Parks and the anniversary of […]
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