March 27, 2023

 Survey is available in English and Spanish today through Sunday, April 30, 2023 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) invites the public to participate in the 11th annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. Passengers, whether they ride frequently or infrequently, are invited to take the online survey, which is available on the RIPTA website from Monday, […]

March 16, 2023

Transit Heroes Never Stopped Worked During Pandemic This Saturday, March 18, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will celebrate its heroes – 497 fixed-route and RIde paratransit drivers – in observance of National Transit Driver Appreciation Day. This special day is celebrated annually to recognize and show appreciation for the public service that public […]

March 2, 2023

March 18, 2023

Detours will occur between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 50, 56, and 57 in Providence on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The three routes will be on detour from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. After that, Routes 56 and […]

March 11, 2023

Detours will occur between 8:45 am and 1:30 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 60, 63 and 67 in Newport on Saturday, March 11, 2023 to accommodate the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  The following route changes will be in effect on Saturday, March 11, 2023:  Route 60 (Newport/Providence): Trips into […]

March 4, 2023

Detours will occur between 9 am and 1 pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Routes 1, 76, 78 and the R-Line in the Pawtucket area from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023, to accommodate the Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Roosevelt Avenue will be closed during this […]

February 22, 2023

RIPTA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Service Change to Route 10x Hearing Scheduled for March 1, 2023 in Foster The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold a public hearing on a proposed service change to Route 10x (North Scituate Park-n-Ride) on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in Foster. RIPTA is proposing to extend­ the […]

February 7, 2023

Providence, Rhode Island, February 7, 2023…… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced plans today to construct a new bus shelter honoring civil rights icon Rosa Parks. The bus shelter will be located in front of the Powers Building at the intersection of Smith Street and Park Street in Providence, across from the State […]

February 3, 2023