Press releases

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 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 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 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 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 Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024

  May 27, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Memorial Day, except for the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport

RIPTA, Next Wave Rhode Island Partners continue Transit Center public input process with upcoming virtual and in-person engagement sessions

  May 24, 2024 - Rhode Islanders invited to share their feedback and opinions regarding the future Providence Transit Center by attending upcoming public meetings and/or completing online survey After receiving feedback from hundreds of Rhode Islanders earlier this month on potential locations and design features for the new Providence Transit Center, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and

Free “Hop-On Hop-Off” RIPTA Service Returns to Newport This Summer

  May 23, 2024 - With summer just around the corner, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the return of the popular free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport, beginning Friday, May 24, 2024. The free service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations and beaches.