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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  August 12, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 12, 2024, in observance of Victory Day, an official state holiday. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.

  August 5, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is proud to announce the success of its first annual Christmas in July Food Drive, an initiative that brought together its dedicated employees to help alleviate hunger for families and individuals across the state. RIPTA’s effort comes at a crucial time, with children losing access to school meals

  August 23, 2024 - Travel On Your Terms with RIPTA’s Innovative Flex On Demand Mobile App Starting Monday, August 26, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will debut a new microtransit pilot program starting Monday, August 26, 2024. The pilot, called Flex On Demand, is designed to revolutionize how Rhode Islanders experience public transit.

  September 2, 2024 - Newport Ferry Shuttle Will Switch to Fall Schedule On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024,

  September 6, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour forty bus routes in the Providence area on Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8, 2024, to accommodate PVDFest. Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 9X, 10X, 12X, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24L, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 50, 51,

  September 12, 2024 - Public Invited to Share Feedback Through Online Survey and Public Meetings The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Metro Connector Study, a major initiative to explore options for providing fast, frequent and reliable service that connects major transportation hubs, regional activity centers, and residential neighborhoods across metropolitan