January 17, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 17, 2026. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and passenger demand. Routes affected by the winter service changes include: 12x, 21, 22, 24L, 31, 50, 56, 59x, 61x, 66, 69, 78, 95x and Qx.

  January 19, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island…. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

  January 1, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island - In observance of New Year’s Day, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

  December 29, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today released the 2026 Community Site Visit Schedule for the Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities. These site visits make it easier for Rhode Islanders to learn about and apply for this program.

  December 10, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has once again received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY 2025-2030 Annual Financial Plan.

  December 4, 2025 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Representative Thomas E. Noret will host “How to Ride RIPTA” community transportation events on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at two West Warwick Housing Authority locations. The events are designed to provide residents with information on public transit options, resources, and services available in the community.

  December 25, 2025 In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026.

  November 27, 2025 RIPTA Offices Will Be Closed on Thursday, November 27 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Thanksgiving holiday

  November 11, 2025 - Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will offer free service on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility. All passengers are reminded that RIPTA will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Veterans Day.

  November 10, 2025 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is inviting multifamily residential property owners and managers to participate in a new Residential Transit Pilot Program, an initiative designed to provide transportation benefits to tenants. The pilot program aims to promote sustainable travel choices and reduce reliance on personal vehicles, especially in communities already well-served by public transit.