Press releases

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024

  November 2, 2024 - Free Bus Service for All Local Veterans on Veterans Day and to WaterFire – A Salute to Veterans on November 2 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will offer free service on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility. All passengers are reminded that RIPTA services

Federal and State Officials Join RIPTA and City of Providence in Celebrating the Reopening of the Historic East Side Tunnel Following Extensive Renovations

  October 30, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today with members of the State’s Congressional delegation, the City of Providence and the Federal Transit Administration to announce the completion of renovations to the historic East Side Tunnel. Built in 1914 to support Providence’s former trolley system in climbing the steep 10% incline of streets in

RIPTA to Reopen East Side Tunnel on Thursday, October 31, 2024

  October 25, 2024 - Routes 1, 32, 33, 34, 40, and 61X will no longer be detoured PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce that the historic East Side Tunnel will officially reopen to bus service on October 31, 2024, following extensive renovations. With the reopening, detours that have been in place since

RIPTA Service Will Operate Holiday Schedule on Monday, October 14, 2024 in Honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day

  October 14, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, October 14, 2024, in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day. All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, in celebration of the holiday.

Connecting Rhode Island: RIPTA Metro Connector Study to Explore Faster, Expanded Transit Access

  October 8, 2024 - Public Invited to Share Feedback Through Extended Online Survey and Additional Public Meeting The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the addition of a new public meeting in Cranston and the extension of the online survey for the Metro Connector Study.

RIPTA Partners with National Developer to Provide Fare Products for Affordable Housing Residents

  October 2, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Pennrose, the developer of Parcel 9 in Providence’s Fox Point neighborhood. In a collaborative effort to enhance public transportation access for residents of affordable housing, Pennrose has committed to purchasing one year of fare products for eligible residents at their

RIPTA to Detour Routes 1, 32, 33, 34, 40 and 61x Through October 2024 Due to East Side Tunnel Construction

  September 27, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the East Side Tunnel will remain closed for repairs and renovations through October 31, 2024. Routes 1, 32, 33, 34, 40 and 61x will continue to be on detour through the end of October to accommodate East Side Tunnel construction.

RIPTA, State, and Local Officials Celebrate Completion of Community College of Rhode Island Bus Stop Enhancement Project

  September 20, 2024 - $1.8 Million Project Improves Transit Accessibility and Rider Experience Governor McKee, members of the State’s Congressional delegation and General Assembly, municipal leaders, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today to celebrate the completion of the $1.8 Million Bus Stop Enhancement Project at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Knight Campus in

RIPTA, Federal, State, and Local Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Passenger Facility

  September 16, 2024 - New amenity building will feature public restrooms and indoor waiting area Governor McKee, members of the State’s Congressional delegation and General Assembly, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), municipal leaders, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today to celebrate the start of construction on a new passenger amenity building at the Pawtucket-Central Falls