Press Releases
February 7, 2016
In anticipation of the impending winter storm, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to sign up for electronic News Updates at http://www.ripta.com/detours-news; RIPTA will e-mail system disruption notices to passengers on this distribution list, and riders can specify which routes they want to receive information about. Passengers are strongly advised to monitor […]
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February 5, 2016
As the Friday storm winds down, The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that it now has fourroutes with detours due to winter weather conditions and one additional route with a detour due to a fire. Routes 14, 49, 54, 58 and 64 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are […]
Learn moreFebruary 5, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twelve bus routes and relocate bus stops in the Providence area to accommodate funeral services for former Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci Jr. Routes 1, 3, 6, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 30, 31, 92 and the R-Line will be detoured beginning at 5:00am until 9:00am on […]
Learn moreFebruary 4, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has cancelled the community site visit scheduled for Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Mancini Center in North Providence due to the impending morning snowstorm.Every week, RIPTA’s Photo Identification staff travel to communities throughout the state to provide bus passes to qualified seniors and individuals with disabilities, who […]
Learn moreJanuary 26, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) continues to assist the Warwick Police Department as it investigates an accident in which a bus veered across Post Road and struck a building Monday evening. Three people, including the driver, were taken to the hospital following the accident which occurred at approximately 7:08 p.m. on Monday, January […]
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January 22, 2016
In anticipation of the impending winter storm, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers tosign up for electronic News Updates at http://www.ripta.com/detours-news; RIPTA will e-mail system disruption notices to passengers on this distribution list. Passengers are strongly advised to monitor news reports, check www.RIPTA.com and RIPTA’s social media outlets (Facebook @RideRIPTA ,Twitter @RIPTA_RI) for service […]
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January 20, 2016
SERVICE ALERT: Due to routine maintenance, the power will be down in Kennedy Plaza until 10:30am this morning. The Photo ID Office and Ticket Window will be closed during this time. We appreciate your patience.
Learn moreJanuary 14, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective January 16, 2016. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2016 Winter Service Changes These annual changes are minor and include route restructuring, as well as rescheduling for better on-time performance. For […]
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January 12, 2016
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that with the reopening of the Atwells Avenue Bridge, Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) will resume regular service today, Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Route 92 has been on detour since the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) closed the Atwells Avenue Bridge for construction on […]
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