September 12, 2025

Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has launched Bus Buddy, a free program designed to make navigating public transit easier for new riders. Whether someone is taking the bus for the first time, returning after a break, or learning a new route, the Bus Buddy program pairs them with a friendly RIPTA staff member […]

September 8, 2025

September 2, 2025

App brings efficiencies to the agency and gives paratransit passengers greater independence, flexibility, and convenience when managing their travel plans The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is making it easier for RIde Program and RIde Anywhere paratransit passengers to book and manage trips with the launch of the new RIPTA RIde – MTM Go […]

September 5, 2025

RIPTA to Detour All Routes in Providence and Temporarily Relocate Bus Stops All Day and Night on Friday, September 5 through Saturday, September 6 to Accommodate PVDFest If rained out Saturday, detour will be in effect Sunday, September 7, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour all bus routes in […]

September 1, 2025

RIPTA Service Will Operate Holiday Schedule on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Honor of Labor Day Newport Ferry Shuttle Will Switch to Fall Schedule  on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. All […]

August 14, 2025

Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) and Route 61x (Tiverton/East Bay Park & Ride) to accommodate the closing of the Mount Hope Bridge for repaving. The detour will begin at 7pm on Thursday, August 14 and continue through Sunday, August 17, 2025. During this time, Routes […]

August 5, 2025

August 11, 2025

Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 11, 2025, in observance of Victory Day, an official state holiday. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. All RIPTA offices, except for the Customer Service Kiosk at the Newport Transportation […]

August 1, 2025

RIPTA Releases Independent Operational Efficiency Study Final Report Study Confirms No Immediate Cost-Saving Measures Available to Avoid Service Cuts Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced that the independent efficiency study required by the State is now complete and available to the public at RIPTA.com/efficiencystudy. The study, conducted by an independent […]