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Due to Post-Blizzard Conditions, RIPTA to Detour Twenty-Seven Routes on Thursday, February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that twenty-seven routes are on detour today, Thursday, February 26, 2026, due to post-blizzard conditions. Routes R-Line, 1, 3, 4, 6, 10x, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 31, 33, 34, 51, 54, 58, 56, 60, 63, 64, 65x, 68, 72, 78 and 92 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 slippery conditions.

Due to Post-Blizzard Conditions, RIPTA to Detour Twenty-Eight Routes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

 February 25, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that twenty-eight routes are on detour today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, due to post-blizzard conditions. Routes R-Line, 1, 3, 4, 6, 10x, 18, 20, 21, 22, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 51, 54, 58, 64, 66, 68, 72, 78, 80, 87, and 92 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 slippery conditions.

Due to Post-Blizzard Conditions, RIPTA to Resume Limited Service, including RIde Paratransit, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026

 February 25, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will resume service on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, following the Governor’s decision to lift the statewide travel ban. As the state’s public transportation provider, RIPTA plays an essential role in supporting the safe reopening of the state’s economy. While the most severe impacts of Winter Storm Hernando have passed, safety remains RIPTA’s top priority as the state begins reopening and recovery efforts continue.

Due to Post-Blizzard Conditions, RIPTA to Suspend All Service, Including RIde Paratransit, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026

 February 24, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will suspend all service on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, due to post-blizzard conditions and ongoing safety concerns. The safety of RIPTA passengers and employees is the Authority’s top priority.

In Preparation for Blizzard Conditions, RIPTA to Suspend All Service, Including RIde Paratransit, Beginning at 9pm tonight, Sunday, February 22, 2026, through Monday, February 23, 2026

 February 22, 2026 In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has suspended all service effective 9:00 PM today, Sunday, February 22 through Monday, February 23, 2026. RIPTA will announce once a decision has been made to reinstate all service. All RIPTA Offices including the Ticket Sales in Kennedy Plaza and the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. RIPTA and RIde Customer Service information and reservations lines will also not be staffed on Monday.

PRESS RELEASE: RIPTA to Detour Seventeen Routes Due to Winter Weather Conditions on Thursday, January 29, 2026

 January 29, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that seventeen routes are on detour today, Thursday, January 29, 2026, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 20, 22, 27, 32, 33, 34, 40, 51, 54, 58, 60, 61, and 72 are currently on detour.

PRESS RELEASE: RIPTA Highlights Major Service Improvements, Innovation, and Community Impact in 2025 Year in Review Report

 January 27, 2026 Providence, R.I. — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today released its 2025 Year in Review report and video, detailing a year of significant progress in rider experience, workforce development and long-term sustainability. In 2025, RIPTA provided 12,530,882 rides, serving as a critical connection to jobs, education, healthcare and opportunity across the state.