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RIPTA Installs Protective Barriers For Operators

🗓️ January 14, 2021 - Barriers help create a secure space for drivers and also help prevent the spread of COVID-19 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it has almost finished installing new protective barriers on its buses. The barriers, located next to the driver’s seat, are intended to provide protection against possible assaults on drivers

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2021

🗓️ January 15, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIde paratransit service and Flex service will also operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday. Customer Service will be closed, and the Flex Service reservation line

RIPTA Detouring Eight Routes Due to Winter Weather Conditions

🗓️ January 26, 2021 - Passengers Urged to Monitor Service Alerts The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers to monitor service alerts on its website and social media accounts as evening snow is causing slippery conditions and systemwide delays. Currently eight routes are on detour and riders can expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions.

RIPTA to Detour Sixteen Routes Due to Winter Storm on February 1, 2021

🗓️ February 1, 2021 - Passengers Urged to Use Caution at Bus Stops and Check RIPTA Website for Updates The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that sixteen routes are on detour today, Monday, February 1, 2021, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 9X, 13, 14, 21, 27, 29, 35, 51, 55, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, and 87 are currently on detour.

RIPTA to Enforce Federal Mandate Requiring Face Masks Be Worn on Public Transportation

🗓️ February 5, 2021 - Passengers Who Cannot Comply Due to Disability Must Contact RIPTA Prior To Travel The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that they must be in compliance with a new federal order requiring that face masks be worn when using public transportation, including subways and buses.

RIPTA Detouring Eight Routes Due to Winter Storm Quade on Sunday, February 7, 2021

🗓️ February 7, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced thateight routes are on detour today, Sunday, February 7, 2021, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 21, 55, 56, 60, 63, 67 and 92 are currently on detour due to Winter Storm Quade. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use

RIPTA Detouring Nine Routes Due to Winter Weather on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

🗓️ February 9, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that nine routes are currently on detour due to winter weather conditions. Routes 18, 21, 27, 51, 55, 56, 62, 66 and 87 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at

RIPTA and QDC Extend Agreement to Continue Free Pilot Express Service to Quonset Business Park

🗓️ February 10, 2021 - Quonset Express Provides Transit Service to Job Opportunities The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it has renewed its partnership with the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC), and will continue pilot commuter service from the greater Providence area to the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown.

RIPTA Encourages Passengers to Use Wave Fare System In Lieu of Online Purchases and Ticket Vending Machines

🗓️ February 15, 2021 - Cash Passengers Can Still Buy Paper Fare Products on the Bus The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding customers that fixed-route fare products are no longer being sold on www.ripta.com and that the ticket vending machines at Kennedy Plaza in Providence and the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center have been deactivated. Instead, RIPTA is excited to encourage

RIPTA URGES PASSENGERS TO SIGN UP FOR SERVICE ALERTS AS LONG-DURATION STORM IMPACTS AREA

🗓️ February 18, 2021 - Five Routes Currently on Detour on February 18, 2021 As a long-duration winter storm impacts the area today and tomorrow, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours by signing up for email alerts at https://www.ripta.com.