RIPTA PROVIDES A CONNECTION TO MANY VACCINATION SITES Is RIPTA offering free transportation to and from vaccination sites? Yes, we are offering free transportation for our fixed-route and RIde passengers. Click here for more information. Did you know that many vaccination sites in the State are accessible via public transportation?  RIPTA has put together the […]

Project Taps Energy from East Providence Waterfront Site  The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority  (RIPTA) announced today that it is proud to be part of a collaborative green energy project that allows it to save money on electric costs with energy credits from a solar installation located on a waterfront site in East Providence.  Under a remote […]

Wave Photo ID bus passes issued are valid for two years and there is a $10 processing fee per issuance.  They are not transferable and will be confiscated if used by another individual that is not the person pictured on the pass. There is also a fee to replace cards that are lost or stolen. […]

 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.  2022 Joint Pension Board Meeting Schedule  Wednesday, January 26, 2022 – Agenda – Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 16, 2022 – Cancelled Friday, February 18, […]

2023 RIPTA Finance Committee Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – Agenda I Minutes Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – Agenda 2022 RIPTA Finance Committee Tuesday, February 15, 2022 – Cancelled Tuesday, March 1, 2022 – Agenda | Minutes Wednesday, April 27, 2022 – Agenda | Minutes Wednesday, August 17, 2022 – Agenda I Minutes Monday, September 26, 2022 – Agenda | Minutes Wednesday, December 14, 2022 – Agenda 2021 RIPTA Finance Committee […]

RIPTA offers a special Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program that allows qualifying low-income seniors (age 65 or over) and low-income persons with disabilities to travel free for two years.  Participants in this no fare program are issued a “Valid All Day” photo identification card that they use to board the bus.  To apply for this […]

Application for RIPTA ADA Paratransit Service Certification Application for RIPTA ADA Paratransit Service Certification – Spanish ADA Service is operated in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The ADA requires public transit operators to provide paratransit services for eligible people with disabilities that prevent use of general public transportation all or some of […]

Safety and security are the top priority for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) as we work daily to keep Rhode Island moving. Accordingly, RIPTA is announcing enhanced facility-wide cleaning and sanitizing protocols implemented in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As part of our commitment to the citizens of Rhode Island, RIPTA will […]

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective January 18, 2020. This round of changes includes some key improvements for our passengers.  Route 72 (Weeden/Central Falls), which is the third busiest route in our system, will now operate at a higher frequency and for longer hours.  Also, several routes will […]