Press Releases
March 1, 2015
With a winter storm expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of snow to the state Sunday night through Monday morning, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers to please be prepared for delays and detours on Monday, March 2, 2015. Passengers are encouraged to check www.RIPTA.com for updates throughout the day. Riders may […]
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February 27, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that ten routes are on detour Friday, February 27, 2015, as regular service resumes following winter weather conditions. Accumulated snow in some areas and unplowed secondary roads make it difficult for RIPTA vehicles to travel safely. Routes 1, 3, 6, 18, 29, 34, 49, 64, 87 and 92 […]
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will provide its last run of special bus service on Thursday, February 26, 2015, to assist commuters affected by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) decision to suspend commuter rail service south of Providence. Peter Pan Bus Lines will provide special afternoon and evening bus service on Thursday, […]
Learn moreFebruary 18, 2015
For the second day in a row, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is providing special service today to assist commuters affected by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) decision to suspend commuter rail service south of Providence. As it did last week when the MBTA also suspended service to the two commuter stops […]
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February 16, 2015
Due to extreme cold weather, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is extending the hours that its information center at the Kennedy Plaza transit hub will be open this week. In order to give passengers a place to stay warm will waiting for their buses, the building will be open until 8 p.m. beginning […]
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February 15, 2015
Citing plummeting temperatures, high winds and drifting snow, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will start reducing service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2015, with the intent of having all buses off the roads by about 5 p.m. RIPTA officials said that buses will finish all service by 5 p.m., with no […]
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February 13, 2015
With another winter storm headed for the area this weekend, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is making necessary preparations and plans to provide its regular weekend service on Saturday, February 14, 2015 and Sunday, February 15, 2015. Blizzard conditions and slick roads are likely to result in delays or detours so passengers are […]
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February 9, 2015
As the snow piles higher this winter, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is asking municipal governments, businesses and property owners to please remember pedestrian safety by keeping sidewalks and bus stops clear. Many people rely on walking and public transit as their primary ways to get around, and without a clear path through […]
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February 8, 2015
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is planning on operating all regular service and RIde Program trips on Monday, February 9, 2015, but is advising riders to keep checking for detours and delays as a long-duration storm is expected to bring substantial snow to the state starting late Sunday. RIPTA street supervisors will continuallyi […]
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