July 20, 2022
Middletown and Newport July 2022– Health and human service nonprofits located along RIPTA’s new Route 68 encourage residents to take advantage of the free “city to beach” shuttle this summer, particularly if they need to get to one of their sites. Route 68 service connects neighborhoods in the north end of Newport to local beaches. […]
Learn moreJune 30, 2022
Detour will be in effect from 5pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) on Sunday, July 3, 2022, to accommodate the fireworks at Oakland Beach. The detour will be in effect from 5pm on. Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) will detour as follows: Inbound trips will leave Suburban Parkway via a […]
Learn moreJune 29, 2022
RIPTA to Detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to Accommodate Bristol Fourth of July Parade The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. All RIPTA offices, except for […]
Learn moreJune 27, 2022
Improving Public Transportation Access to Hundreds of Residents The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced the expansion of Flex Service 281 (Woonsocket/Manville) into Manville, Rhode Island. Passengers can travel within the local Flex Zone, which includes Woonsocket and Manville, in addition to connecting to RIPTA’s fixed-route, statewide service. Key destinations in the Zone […]
Learn moreJune 9, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 4 (Warwick Ave.) on Saturday, June 11, 2022 to accommodate the Gaspee Days Parade. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day until 2:00pm. Route 4 (Warwick Ave.) will detour as follows: Inbound trips will travel the regular route […]
Learn moreJune 2, 2022
Greystone Inc. Employees First to Receive Wave Transit Benefits Lincoln, Rhode Island, June 2, 2022 – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority today announced the launch of Wave to Work – a commuter transit benefits program. Wave to Work is a simple way for employers to offer their employees a benefit that has a positive […]
Learn moreMay 26, 2022
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 4 (Warwick Ave.) beginning Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30 to accommodate the Gaspee Days Celebration. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day on Saturday, May 28 until the last trip of the day on Monday, May 30, […]
Learn moreMay 26, 2022
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, members of the State’s Congressional delegation, municipal leaders and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority today to mark the start of construction on Rhode Island’s first electric bus in-line charging station. The station, which can charge up to three electric buses simultaneously, will […]
Learn moreMay 26, 2022
Newport, RI, May 26, 2022 – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the launch of a free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport beginning Friday, May 27, 2022. The free service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations and beaches. This includes […]
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