October 2, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Pennrose, the developer of Parcel 9 in Providence’s Fox Point neighborhood. In a collaborative effort to enhance public transportation access for residents of affordable housing, Pennrose has committed to purchasing one year of fare products for eligible residents at their

  October 14, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, October 14, 2024, in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day. All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, in celebration of the holiday.

  October 8, 2024 - Public Invited to Share Feedback Through Extended Online Survey and Additional Public Meeting The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the addition of a new public meeting in Cranston and the extension of the online survey for the Metro Connector Study.

  October 14, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, October 14, 2024, in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day. All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, in celebration of the holiday.

  October 25, 2024 - Routes 1, 32, 33, 34, 40, and 61X will no longer be detoured PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce that the historic East Side Tunnel will officially reopen to bus service on October 31, 2024, following extensive renovations. With the reopening, detours that have been in place since

  October 30, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today with members of the State’s Congressional delegation, the City of Providence and the Federal Transit Administration to announce the completion of renovations to the historic East Side Tunnel. Built in 1914 to support Providence’s former trolley system in climbing the steep 10% incline of streets in

  November 2, 2024 - Free Bus Service for All Local Veterans on Veterans Day and to WaterFire – A Salute to Veterans on November 2 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will offer free service on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility. All passengers are reminded that RIPTA services

  November 8, 2024 - RIPTA Seeks Public Feedback on Kingston Station Transit Hub Public Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14 at the Kingston Free Library from 6pm to 7:30pm Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) invites the community to attend a public meeting regarding proposed improvements to the transit hub at Kingston

  November 12, 2024 - RIPTA Offices Will Be closed on Thursday, November 28 Providence, Rhode Island — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Thanksgiving holiday.

  November 21, 2024 - RIPTA Board of Directors Names Transit Executive Christopher Durand New Chief Executive Officer Christopher Durand Has Been Serving as Interim CEO Since April 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that its Board of Directors has named Christopher Durand as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 21, 2024.