Press Releases
June 19, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Thursday, July 4, 2019, 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 Thursday, July […]
Learn moreJune 18, 2019
In an effort to better serve some businesses and manufacturers in the Warren/Bristol area, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it is launching two additional trips on Route 61X in mid-June. After meeting with town officials and some area business leaders, RIPTA is adding a morning trip from Providence to the […]
Learn moreMay 29, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 22, 2019. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2019 Summer Service Changes These annual changes are mostly minor and include the start of selected summer services and trip time […]
Learn moreMay 22, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour thirty-two bus routes in the Providence area on Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9, 2019 in order to accommodate PVDFest. Routes 1, 3, 6, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, […]
Learn moreMay 22, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour eight bus routes in the Providence area on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in order to accommodate preperations for PVDFest. Routes 14, 27, 28, 49, 56, 57, 60, and 66 will be detoured all day and night; East Approach will be closed during this time. The following routes […]
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May 22, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 1, 3, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 51, 54, 55, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 8am to 1pm to accommodate the Southern New England Heart Walk. Routes 50, 56, and 57 will be […]
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May 20, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 19 (Plainfield/Westminster) to accommodate the Annual Kids’ Fun Day Celebration. The detour will be in effect beginning at 9:45am on Saturday, June 22, 2019 until 3:15pm that day. Plainfield Street will be closed between Laurel Hill Avenue and Merino Street during that time. The following […]
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May 10, 2019
How do Rhode Islanders use public transportation? That’s just one of the questions answered in a new report which details how well current forms of public transportation – including bus, rail and ferry – are performing in the state. The “State of the System” report is being released as three state agencies continue their work […]
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May 9, 2019
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in order to accommodate the RI Pride Parade. Routes 1, 3, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 50, 51, 55, 54, 56, 57, 92 and the R-Line will be […]
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