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December 14, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that fourroutes are on detour today, Thursday, December 14, 2017 due to winter weather conditions. Snow and slick road conditions make it difficult for RIPTA vehicles to travel safely. Routes 27, 63, 64 and 92 are currently on detour. RIPTA will continue to restore service on those routes […]
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November 27, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is hosting its Annual Toy Drive to benefit the West End Community Center (WECC) in Providence. The public is invited to donate a new, non-violent, unwrapped toy to the less fortunate children enrolled in WECC’s programs. Toys can be dropped off now through December 14, 2017 at the West […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will relocate Bus Stops V and W from East Approach to Exchange Terrace beginning with the first trip of the day on Friday, December 1 until the last trip of the day on Saturday, December 2, 2017 to accommodate the PVD Winter Lights Market and Tree Lighting. Passengers […]
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November 9, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in observance of Veterans Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA will also offer free service on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2017, to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility. […]
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November 9, 2017
What weighs more than six tons? We’re hoping that the answer is this year’s contributions to our marathon, “Stuff A Bus” food drive to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is again partnering with Ocean State Job Lot and iHeartRadio for a 33-hour, “Stuff A Bus” Food-A-Thon […]
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Discounted parking rates for High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) at the Providence Place Mall will be suspended for the holiday season, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today. Per agreement with the State of Rhode Island, LAZ Parking will suspend its HOV Carpool Parking Program at Providence Place from November 1, 2017 through January […]
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October 24, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seven bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in order to accommodate the Monster Dash 5K Road Race. This road race course will take runners through RIPTA’s historic bus tunnel. Routes 1, 33, 34, and 92 will be detoured from 10:00am […]
Learn moreRIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2017
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October 23, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. Photo ID and Ticket Sales Offices Closed on November 23RD RIPTA offices, including the Ticket Sales Office in Kennedy Plaza, will not be staffed on […]
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October 23, 2017
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour six bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in order to accommodate the Turkey Trot 5K. Bus routes 1, 71, 72, 75, 78, and R-Line will be detoured from 9am to 12pm. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this time. The following […]
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