November 27, 2025 RIPTA Offices Will Be Closed on Thursday, November 27 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Thanksgiving holiday

🗓️ January 12, 2021 - The Quonset Express Will Now Service Compass Circle in the Western Portion of the North Kingstown Business Park The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 16, 2021. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use.

🗓️ January 14, 2021 - Barriers help create a secure space for drivers and also help prevent the spread of COVID-19 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that it has almost finished installing new protective barriers on its buses. The barriers, located next to the driver’s seat, are intended to provide protection against possible assaults on drivers

🗓️ January 15, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIde paratransit service and Flex service will also operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday. Customer Service will be closed, and the Flex Service reservation line

🗓️ January 26, 2021 - Passengers Urged to Monitor Service Alerts The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is advising passengers to monitor service alerts on its website and social media accounts as evening snow is causing slippery conditions and systemwide delays. Currently eight routes are on detour and riders can expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions.

🗓️ February 1, 2021 - Passengers Urged to Use Caution at Bus Stops and Check RIPTA Website for Updates The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that sixteen routes are on detour today, Monday, February 1, 2021, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 9X, 13, 14, 21, 27, 29, 35, 51, 55, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, and 87 are currently on detour.

🗓️ February 5, 2021 - Passengers Who Cannot Comply Due to Disability Must Contact RIPTA Prior To Travel The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that they must be in compliance with a new federal order requiring that face masks be worn when using public transportation, including subways and buses.

🗓️ February 7, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced thateight routes are on detour today, Sunday, February 7, 2021, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 13, 21, 55, 56, 60, 63, 67 and 92 are currently on detour due to Winter Storm Quade. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to use