🗓️ January 11, 2023 - Published on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be launching a Request for Proposals on January 17, 2023, for the joint development of a new, modern Transit Center [r20.rs6.net] on Dorrance Street in Downtown Providence.

🗓️ December 23, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

🗓️ December 13, 2022 - CANCELLED – Hearing Scheduled for December 20, 2022 in Foster The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold a public hearing on a proposed service change to Route 10x (North Scituate Park-n-Ride) on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Foster.

🗓️ December 11, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in order to accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K Road Race. Bus Routes 1, 14, 17, 19, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 66, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line

🗓️ November 22, 2022 - All RIPTA Offices Will be Closed on Monday, December 26, 2022 and Monday, January 2, 2023 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Sunday, December 25, 2022, in observance of Christmas Day, and Sunday, January 1, 2023, in observance of New Year’s Day.

🗓️ November 22, 2022 - After Months of Negotiation, ATU 618 Agrees to Hiring Solution As part of its ongoing effort to honor its commitment to Rhode Islanders and provide riders with the best possible service, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has entered into an agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Division 618 that would allow recent

🗓️ November 17, 2022 - 2022 Marks RIPTA’s 9thAnnual Stuff A Bus Food Drive The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is partnering with Ocean State Job Lot and I Heart Radio for their annual Stuff A Bus Food Drive to benefit We Share Hope. The public is invited to help Stuff A Bus by donating nonperishable food items such as canned goods and boxed

🗓️ November 8, 2022 - Independent Historical Transit Documentary Featured on RIPTA Website Film Chronicles the Growth of Edgewood in Cranston at The Turn of the Century Providence, Rhode Island, November 8, 2022 – When residents who live along Narragansett Boulevard in Cranston asked the City to fix the potholes that plagued their street several years ago, they did not

🗓️ November 3, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is piloting a new no fare bus pass program for six months to understand the travel needs of low-income individuals who do not qualify for existing transit assistance programs. Under the current structure of RIPTA’s No Fare Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities,

🗓️ October 31, 2022 - Newport Customer Service Kiosk to Close for Season The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced today that the free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion will end for the season today, October 31, 2022. Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1, the full fare of $2.00 per cash boarding will resume.