RIPTA Launches New ‘Bus Buddy’ Program to Help First-Time Riders Navigate Public Transit

  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

PRESS RELEASE: 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

  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

RIPTA Service Will Operate Holiday Schedule on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Honor of Labor Day

  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.

RIPTA Launches New RIde Mobile App for Paratransit Riders

  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