June 13, 2025 - The Miriam Hospital pilots a program to provide free monthly bus passes for employees in its support services department Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that The Miriam Hospital is participating in RIPTA’s Wave to Work commuter benefits program.

  June 19, 2025 - Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.

  June 21, 2025 - RIPTA to Detour Twenty-Eight Routes in Providence to Accommodate PrideFest Parade & Celebrations on Saturday, June 21, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-eight bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 21, 2025, to accommodate the RI Pride Parade. Routes 17, 18, 19, and 31 will be

  June 21, 2025 - RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes Effective Saturday, June 21, 2025 Express Beach Bus Returns for the Season Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 21, 2025. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use.

  June 23, 2025 - Schools and Organizations Encouraged to Apply Now Through July 16 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is inviting high schools and youth-serving organizations to participate in a special Summer Youth Pass Pilot Program aimed at keeping high school students connected to essential resources and opportunities this summer.

  July 4, 2025 - RIPTA to Detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to Accommodate Bristol Fourth of July Parade Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route service.

  June 26, 2025 - Hearings Scheduled for July 28 to August 6 in Barrington, Providence, West Warwick, Warwick, Woonsocket, Pawtucket, Newport, Wakefield and Kingston The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service reductions and a fare increase in all five Rhode Island counties starting on July 28 and continuing through August 6, 2025.

  July 24, 2025 - Hearings Scheduled July 28 through August 6 in Barrington, Providence, Woonsocket, West Warwick, Warwick, Pawtucket, Newport, and South Kingstown Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service reductions in all five Rhode Island counties starting on July 28 and continuing through August 6, 2025.

  August 1, 2025 - RIPTA Releases Independent Operational Efficiency Study Final Report Study Confirms No Immediate Cost-Saving Measures Available to Avoid Service Cuts Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced that the independent efficiency study required by the State is now complete and available to the public at RIPTA.com/efficiencystudy.