January 25, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that it will suspend all service effective 7:30 PM today, January 25, 2026, due to Winter Storm Fern. All scheduled RIde paratransit trips were completed by 5pm today.

  January 25, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that thirteen routes are on detour today, Sunday, January 25, 2026, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 14, 21, 22, 30, 55, 56, 60, 63, 66, and 92 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops due to decreased visibility and slippery conditions.

  January 22, 2026 Heavy Snow Could Make Travel Difficult Providence, Rhode Island -- As a winter storm is forecast to impact Rhode Island this weekend, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to prepare for possible service delays, detours and cancellations by signing up for email alerts at RIPTA.com.

  January 20, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island – Governor McKee, members of the State’s Congressional delegation and General Assembly, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), municipal leaders, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today to celebrate the opening of the new passenger amenity building at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center.

  January 17, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 17, 2026. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and passenger demand. Routes affected by the winter service changes include: 12x, 21, 22, 24L, 31, 50, 56, 59x, 61x, 66, 69, 78, 95x and Qx.

  January 19, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island…. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

  January 1, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island - In observance of New Year’s Day, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

  December 29, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today released the 2026 Community Site Visit Schedule for the Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities. These site visits make it easier for Rhode Islanders to learn about and apply for this program.

  December 22, 2026 In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026.