Transportation Options This page is a resource for information about transportation services in your community! Contact each service directly to schedule trips, ask questions, and share feedback. For general information, call RIPTA’s customer service department at 401-781-9400. NEMT / ETP RIPTA Services Taxi Services Train NEMT / ETP RIPTA Services Taxi Services Train Non-Emergency Medical […]

Transit Heroes Never Stopped Worked During Pandemic This Saturday, March 18, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will celebrate its heroes – 497 fixed-route and RIde paratransit drivers – in observance of National Transit Driver Appreciation Day. This special day is celebrated annually to recognize and show appreciation for the public service that public […]

Driver Appreciation Day RIPTA drivers do it all – whether they are operating our large fixed-route buses or smaller RIde paratransit vans that provide crucial service to persons with disabilities who cannot access the fixed-route buses. Drivers inspect their vehicle at the start of their shift, collect fares, pick up riders, and answer trip planning […]

 Joint Pension Board Meeting Schedule  To receive information on upcoming Authority Board meetings, agendas, and to read meeting minutes, please go to the Secretary of State Website http://sos.ri.gov or to www.ripta.com.  2024 Joint Pension Board Meeting Schedule  Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Agenda I Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 22, 2024 Agenda I Meeting Minutes Thursday, March […]

To receive information on upcoming Authority Board meetings, agendas, and to read meeting minutes, please go to the Secretary of State Website http://sos.ri.gov or www.ripta.com.  2024 Authority Board Meeting Schedule  Thursday, January 18, 2024 Agenda I Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 25, 2024 Agenda I Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Agenda I Meeting Minutes Tuesday, […]

RIPTA is improving the East Side Transit Tunnel! The East Side Transit Tunnel is a critical piece of historic transit infrastructure connecting downtown Providence to the East Side and beyond. The Tunnel was built in 1914 to aid the former trolley lines in climbing College Hill. Tunnel renovations will include new drainage, improved lighting, structural […]

Passengers Are Reminded That Paper Products Will No Longer Be Accepted on Buses Starting on January 15 Kennedy Plaza Ticket Window Will Reopen Temporarily The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 15, 2022. RIPTA is also reminding passengers that, as previously announced, as of January 15, paper fare […]

Downtown Transit Connector (DTC) Runs from RI Hospital to Providence Train Station and Serves Growing Innovation District Members of the State’s Congressional delegation, Governor Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today to celebrate the new high-frequency bus corridor serving the city of Providence.  The Downtown Transit Connector (DTC) runs […]

Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that effective Monday, April 19, 2021, RIPTA will be providing free transportation to people traveling to and from vaccination appointments. “This is a big win for Rhode Island’s vaccination efforts,” said Governor McKee. “We know that for many Rhode Islanders transportation is […]