December 23, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Flex Services Flex Services will not be available on Monday, […]
Learn moreDecember 13, 2022
CANCELLED – Hearing Scheduled for December 20, 2022 in Foster The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold a public hearing on a proposed service change to Route 10x (North Scituate Park-n-Ride) on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Foster. RIPTA is proposing to extend the route to serve a new Park-n-Ride lot in Foster, […]
Learn moreDecember 11, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in order to accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K Road Race. Bus Routes 1, 14, 17, 19, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line […]
Learn moreApril 19, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is no longer enforcing a federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation. The mandate, which had been in place since February 1, 2021, was vacated by a federal judge in Florida yesterday. RIPTA drivers […]
Learn moreSeptember 24, 2021
Data Collected by Survey Staff Will Help RIPTA Better Serve Passengers and Gather Important Travel Information About Public Transit Use in Rhode Island The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is launching an onboard passenger survey next week as it works to gather detailed data to help the transit authority improve current service and plan future routes that best […]
Learn moreAugust 20, 2021
August 20, 2021 With Tropical Storm Henri expected to strengthen and impact our area by the end of this weekend, RIPTA is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours. Passengers should sign up for email alerts at www.ripta.com and be aware that service information will be available at https://www.ripta.com/alerts, as well as RIPTA’s […]
Learn moreAugust 13, 2021
Officials from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) were in Newport yesterday to thank the community groups that were instrumental in advocating for the free beach shuttle pilot program that launched this summer. Scott Avedisian, RIPTA’s Chief Executive Officer, said that he wanted to especially thank the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island which recently […]
Learn moreJune 30, 2021
The New Unified Flex Zone Will Bring Weekend Service to Narragansett Effective Saturday, July 3, 2021, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is improving service in Narragansett and South Kingstown by combining Flex Zones in those areas. The two zones are being combined into one, resulting in new weekend service for the Narragansett area […]
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