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RIPTA to Detour Six Routes in Pawtucket to Accommodate the Turkey Trot 5k On Thursday, November 25, 2021
๐๏ธ October 26, 2021 - Detour will be in effect from 8:45am until 12pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour six bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in order to accommodate the Turkey Trot 5K. Bus routes 1, 71, 72, 75, 78, and R-Line will be detoured from 8:45am to 12pm.
RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Veterans Day Thursday, November 11, 2021
๐๏ธ October 27, 2021 - Free Bus Service for All Local Veterans on Veterans Day and to WaterFire โ A Salute to Veterans on November 6 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will offer free service on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021, to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility.
RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021
๐๏ธ October 27, 2021 - RIPTA Offices Will Be closed on Thursday, November 25 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 25, 2021, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Thanksgiving holiday.
RIPTA to Run Sunday/Holiday Service Schedule on Saturday, December 25, 2021 and Saturday, January 1, 2022
๐๏ธ November 30, 2021 - All RIPTA Offices Will be Closed on Both Holidays and Monday, January 3 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Saturday, December 25, 2021, in observance of Christmas Day, and Saturday, January 1, 2022, in observance of New Yearโs Day.
RIPTA to Detour Seventeen Routes in Providence to Accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K on Sunday, December 12, 2021
๐๏ธ December 1, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour seventeen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, December 12, 2021 in order to accommodate the Downtown Jingle 5K Road Race. Bus Routes 1, 17, 19, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be
RIPTA To Detour Twenty-Two Bus Routes To Accommodate Providence Christmas Tree Lighting On Friday, December 3
๐๏ธ December 1, 2021 - Detours in Effect from 4:30pm to 6pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-two bus routes to accommodate the Providence Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 3. Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 32, 33, 34, 35, 51, 54, 58, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line
RIPTA Announces End of Paper Products as it Continues Transition to Latest Smart Fare Technology
๐๏ธ December 20, 2021 - Exact Change Cash Payments Will Still be Accepted on Buses The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that starting January 15, 2022, paper fare products will no longer be accepted on buses. These products include day passes, seven-day passes, and 10-ride passes.
RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 17, 2022
๐๏ธ December 20, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
RIPTA Urges Passengers to Sign Up For Service Alerts As Winter Storm Approaches
๐๏ธ January 6, 2022 - Heavy Snow Could Make Travel Difficult Friday Morning Park-n-Ride Service Suspended In anticipation of a winter storm impacting the state on Friday, January 7, 2022, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours by signing up for email alerts at https://www.ripta.com.
RIPTAโs Winter Service and Fare Changes To Take Effect Saturday, January 15, 2022
๐๏ธ January 13, 2022 - Passengers Are Reminded That Paper Products Will No Longer Be Accepted on Buses Starting on January 15 Kennedy Plaza Ticket Window Will Reopen Temporarily The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 15, 2022.