Press releases

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule In Observance Of Victory Day Monday, August 8, 2022

🗓️ July 26, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 8, 2022, in observance of Victory Day, an official state holiday. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, August 8

RIPTA’s New Bus Route 68 Benefits Local Residents

🗓️ 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

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule In Observance Of Fourth of July Monday, July 4, 2022

🗓️ June 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.

RIPTA Expands Flex Service to Manville

🗓️ June 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.

Travel Gets Easier with Free “Hop-On Hop-Off” Newport Bus Service for Next Five Months

🗓️ May 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.

Governor McKee, RIPTA, Federal, State, and Local Officials Mark the Start of Construction on State’s First Electric Bus In-Line Charging Station

🗓️ May 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.