🗓️ June 8, 2021 - Proposal from Transit Authority Would Create New Public Restrooms and Retain Interior Facilities for Drivers Scott Avedisian, Chief Executive Officer of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), and Nick DeCristofaro, President of Local 618 of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), today responded to calls for the reopening of public restrooms in the transit building at Kennedy Plaza.

🗓️ June 15, 2021 - RIPTA Proud to Be Part of Team that Worked on Transit Forward RI 2040 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is proud to be part of the team that worked on the Transit Master Plan that has been cited for an award by Grow Smart RI.

🗓️ June 21, 2021 - Downtown Transit Connector (DTC) Runs from RI Hospital to Providence Train Station and Serves Growing Innovation District Members of the State’s Congressional delegation, Governor Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today to celebrate the new high-frequency bus corridor serving the city of Providence.

🗓️ June 22, 2021 - Restrooms Have Reopened at Newport and Pawtucket Transit Hubs and Will Open in Providence Tomorrow Governor Dan McKee and Scott Avedisian, CEO of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), announced today that public restrooms are reopening at three transit facilities in the state.

🗓️ June 30, 2021 - The New Unified Flex Zone Will Bring Weekend Service to Narragansett Effective Saturday, July 3, 2021, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is improving service in Narragansett and South Kingstown by combining Flex Zones in those areas.

🗓️ July 2, 2021 - All Services Will Resume Regular Schedule on Monday, July 5, 2021, Except for Ferry Shuttle The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on the Fourth of July Holiday, Sunday, July 4, 2021.

🗓️ July 22, 2021 - Service on Route 66 (URI/Galilee) Will Be Free The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will waive the roundtrip fare on all service to South County Beaches on Route 66 (URI/Galilee) on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in celebration of Governor’s Bay Day.

🗓️ August 10, 2021 - RIPTA Working To Resolve Issue That Has Also Affected Communications The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) said today that it is experiencing communication and computer issues, following a cybersecurity issue late last week. RIPTA stressed that it has continued uninterrupted transit service with its fixed-route, Flex, and paratransit programs as it continues to work with professional consultants to resolve the issues.

🗓️ August 13, 2021 - Officials from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) were in Newport yesterday to thank the community groups that were instrumental in advocating for the free beach shuttle pilot program that launched this summer. Scott Avedisian, RIPTA’s Chief Executive Officer, said that he wanted to especially thank the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island which recently stepped forward to help support the program.

🗓️ August 20, 2021 - With Tropical Storm Henri expected to strengthen and impact our area by the end of this weekend, RIPTA is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours. Passengers should sign up for email alerts at www.ripta.com and be aware that service information will be available at https://www.ripta.com/alerts, as well as RIPTA’s social media accounts and on the Transit App.