January 13, 2025
To Take Effect Saturday, January 18, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 18, 2025. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. RIPTA will make changes to Routes 10x, 14, 17, 19, 24L, 27, […]
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RIPTA Announces 2025 Community Site Visits for Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today released the 2025 Community Site Visit Schedule for the Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities. These site visits make it […]
Learn moreDecember 20, 2024
RIPTA to Extend RIde Anywhere Pilot Program The pilot program provides statewide curb-to-curb access for qualified passengers with disabilities who are currently restricted to traveling within the ADA service area. Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the year-long RIde Anywhere Pilot Program will be extended until further notice. […]
Learn moreDecember 19, 2024
All RIPTA Offices Will Be Closed on Both Holidays Providence, Rhode Island – 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 Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be […]
Learn moreDecember 4, 2024
RIPTA Awarded Certificate of Excellence for Financial Reporting for Twelfth Year in a Row Providence, Rhode Island – For the twelfth year in a row, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial […]
Learn moreNovember 21, 2024
RIPTA Board of Directors Names Transit Executive Christopher Durand New Chief Executive Officer Christopher Durand Has Been Serving as Interim CEO Since April 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that its Board of Directors has named Christopher Durand as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 21, 2024. He has been serving as the […]
Learn moreNovember 12, 2024
RIPTA Offices Will Be closed on Thursday, November 28 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Thanksgiving holiday. […]
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