Press Releases
March 22, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 1, 3, 6, 17, 19, 20, 22, 27, 28, 30, 31, 35, 60, 66, 78, 92, and the R-Line in Providence on Sunday, April 29, 2018 to accommodate the Get Gored for Good Festival Fundraiser. All routes will be detoured from 9:45am to 12pm unless indicated below. Passengers should […]
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March 22, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) 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 3 (Warwick […]
Learn moreMarch 20, 2018
With another Nor’easter snowstorm slated to impact the state tomorrow, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to prepare by signing up for electronic service updates at https://www.ripta.com/service-alerts. Detours and other storm-related information will also be available on www.RIPTA.com and RIPTA’s social media outlets (Facebook @RideRIPTA, Twitter @RIPTA_RI). Passengers are urged to monitor news reports […]
Learn moreMarch 20, 2018
With another Nor’easter snowstorm slated to impact the state tomorrow, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to prepare by signing up for electronic service updates at https://www.ripta.com/service-alerts. Detours and other storm-related information will also be available on www.RIPTA.com and RIPTA’s social media outlets (Facebook @RideRIPTA, Twitter @RIPTA_RI). Passengers are urged to monitor news reports as well. RIPTA […]
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March 14, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that it is running regular service today, Wednesday, March 14, 2018, following the suspension of service yesterday due to severe winter weather. Riders may experience some delays or detours due to slippery road conditions or streets still being cleared. They are also advised to use extreme caution […]
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March 13, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that thirty-one routes are on detour today, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 18, 21, 29, 30, 32, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 71, 87 and 92 are currently on detour. RIPTA will not […]
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March 13, 2018
With road conditions deteriorating and today’s severe winter storm forecasted to extend into the early evening, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that all service will be suspended by 3:30 PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Safety is RIPTA’s top priority, and intensifying storm conditions are making it dangerous to remain on the road. […]
Learn moreMarch 12, 2018
Service to Park N’ Ride Lots and Flex Service Suspended on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 In anticipation of a severe winter storm impacting the state on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that it will not service Park N’ Ride lots on Tuesday and there will also be no […]
Learn moreMarch 8, 2018
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that two routes are on detour today, Thursday, March 8, 2018 due to winter weather effects. Routes 29 and 87 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 […]
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