February 6, 2018
Riding with the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is going to get a lot easier as the Authority moves forward with its plan to upgrade and streamline its fare collection system. The Authority recently awarded a contract to INIT, Innovations In Transportation, Inc., of Virginia. The project, which will take about 18 months to […]
Learn moreJanuary 30, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that five routes are on detour today, Tuesday, January 30, 2018 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 14, 27, 29, 49, and 71 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to […]
Learn moreJanuary 10, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective January 13, 2018. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments several times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2018 Winter Service Changes These annual changes are minor and include rescheduling for better on-time performance. For many routes, only a slight […]
Learn moreJanuary 5, 2018
Please check back for possible detours & delays. Also, if you’re a local business with a bus stop on or near your property – please be a good neighbor and shovel it for our passengers if you can.
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January 5, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that eightroutes are on detour today, Friday, January 5, 2018 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 1, 6, 27, 29, 49, 56, 65X and 92 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to winter weather effects and are advised to use extreme caution […]
Learn moreJanuary 4, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that eigthteen routes are on detour today, Thursday, January 4, 2018 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 1, 13, 14, 21, 27, 29, 34, 35, 54, 55, 56, 62, 63, 64, 66, 71, 87 and 92 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather […]
Learn moreJanuary 4, 2018
As weather and road conditions deteriorate with Winter Storm Grayson hitting the state, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that all bus service will end by 2 pm today, Thursday, January 4, 2018. RIPTA will work to reinstate service on Friday, January 5, 2018, as soon as conditions are safe. RIPTA apologizes for any inconveniences […]
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January 4, 2018
With the state digging out from powerful Winter Storm Grayson, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that regular service will resume tomorrow, January 5, 2018. Passengers should be prepared for delays or detours due to slippery road conditions or streets still being cleared. RIPTA will keep posting updates on its website and social media. Passengers are also advised […]
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January 3, 2018
In anticipation of a severe winter storm impacting the state on Thursday, January 4, 2018, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers tosign up for electronic RIPTA News updates at https://www.ripta.com/service-alerts. RIPTA will e-mail system disruption notices to passengers on this distribution list. Detour information will also be available on www.RIPTA.com and RIPTA’s social media […]
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