Press Releases
June 25, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices in Kennedy Plaza, RIde Reservation Office, and Flex Reservation Office will be closed on Wednesday, July […]
Learn moreJune 20, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will relocate the Route 6 (Prairie/R.W. Zoo) and Route 92 (Green Line) Trolley stop in Kennedy Plaza beginning with the first trip of the day on Saturday, June 23, 2012 until the last trip of the day to accommodate the 1st Annual Summer Solstice Celebration. RIPTA trolleys will not […]
Learn moreJune 19, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the seventh annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21, 2012. As part of the celebration, RIPTA staff will distribute coffee and baked goods in Kennedy Plaza to morning commuters on […]
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June 19, 2012
All regular RIPTA buses and trolleys, but excluding special services, will be free on Wednesday, June 20th , 2012 The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will reach unhealthy levels in most of Rhode Island, but especially in southern sections in the afternoon on Wednesday. A very hot and very […]
Learn moreJune 12, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today at that it has implemented a new over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) service in order to improve communication with non-English speaking passengers. Voiance Language Services was selected as the primary supplier of high-quality translation and interpretation services for the Authority. RIPTA Customer Service employees, including Kennedy Plaza Ticket […]
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June 7, 2012
Summer Service Flyer The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 16, 2012. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. These annual changes are minor and include the start of selected summer services and trip time changes. Summer […]
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June 5, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the Providence area to accommodate the Day of Portugal Parade. The detour will be in effect beginning at 12:00pm until 4:00pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012. The following detours will be in effect on Sunday, June 10, 2012: Route #6 (Prairie/RW Zoo): Inbound […]
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May 24, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) beginning Saturday, May 26th through Monday, May 28th to accommodate the Gaspee Days Celebration. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of the day on Saturday, May 26th until the last trip of the day on Monday, May 28th. Route 1 (Eddy/Gaspee) will […]
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May 22, 2012
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 28, 2012, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIde and Flex Services The statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips on Monday, May 28th. The Flex Service reservation […]
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