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RIPTA Officially Announces It Will Not Move Forward with Service Reductions
June 6, 2024 -
Routes will remain the same; RIPTA asks for passenger patience as the agency works to build its workforce and reduce missed trips The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) officially announced today that it will not move forward with previously proposed service reductions, which were scheduled to go into effect on Saturday, June 15, 2024
RIPTA Announces Additional Public Engagement Opportunities on the Providence Transit Center; Next Planning Phase Begins in July
June 10, 2024 -
Rhode Islanders interested in providing feedback in this first phase are encouraged to attend a virtual event on June 13, fill out the online survey, or participate in a number of upcoming pop-up events As the first planning phase related to the future Providence Transit Center is approaching its close at the end of June
RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes To Take Effect Saturday, June 15, 2024
June 11, 2024 -
Express Beach Bus Returns for the Season The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 15, 2024. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use.
RIPTA Announces New Paid Prep Test Course Program For Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Permit in Collaboration with RI Institute for Labor Studies & Research(ILSR)
June 13, 2024 -
RIPTA will pay qualified applicants $25.33 per hour to prepare for the CDL permit test in an instructor-led classroom hosted by ILSR The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Institute for Labor Studies & Research (ILSR) are excited to announce the launch of a new Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) prep course
RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, Wednesday, June 19, 2024
June 14, 2024 -
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.
RIPTA to Run Holiday Schedule In Observance of Fourth of July
July 4, 2024 -
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 Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route service.
RIPTA Launches Safe Streets for All Statewide Survey
July 1, 2024 -
Survey Results Will Guide Safe Streets Action Plans for 32 Cities and Towns Across Rhode Island The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is launching a summer-long public engagement campaign for its RI Safe Streets for All (SS4A) project.
RIPTA, Federal, State, and Local Officials Celebrate Completion of the Northeast Region’s First Electric Bus In-Line Charging Station
July 2, 2024 -
In-Line Charging Station Will Power State’s First Fully Electric Bus Fleet Members of the State’s Congressional delegation, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), municipal leaders, Rhode Island Energy and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today to celebrate the completion of construction on Rhode Island’s first electric bus in-line charging station.
RIPTA Expands Customer Service Call Center Hours
July 5, 2024 -
Call Center Will Now Be Open on Weekends Starting Saturday, July 6, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Customer Service Call Center hours. Beginning Saturday, July 6, 2024, the Call Center will now be open on weekends to better serve its passengers.
RIPTA Celebrates $7.4 Million FTA Grant Award for Rehabilitation of Historic Facility with Members of Congressional Delegation
July 26, 2024 -
Federal grant award will support renovation of 102-year-old maintenance facility The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today with members of Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation, local elected officials, and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) to celebrate a $7.4 million Buses & Bus Facilities grant award.