Press releases

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 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

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.

Due to Mount Hope Bridge Closing, RIPTA to Detour Routes 60 and 61x beginning Thursday, August 14 through Sunday, August 17, 2025

  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.

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Victory Day, Monday, August 11, 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.

PRESS RELEASE: RIPTA Releases Independent Operational Efficiency Study Final Report

  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.

RIPTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Statewide Service Cuts Due to Budget Deficit

  July 24, 2025 - Hearings Scheduled July 28 through August 6 in Barrington, Providence, Woonsocket, West Warwick, Warwick, Pawtucket, Newport, and South Kingstown Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service reductions in all five Rhode Island counties starting on July 28 and continuing through August 6, 2025.

RIPTA to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Fourth of July, Friday, July 4, 2025

  July 4, 2025 - RIPTA to Detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to Accommodate Bristol Fourth of July Parade Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route service.

RIPTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Statewide Service Cuts and Fare Increase Due to Budget Deficit

  June 26, 2025 - Hearings Scheduled for July 28 to August 6 in Barrington, Providence, West Warwick, Warwick, Woonsocket, Pawtucket, Newport, Wakefield and Kingston The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service reductions and a fare increase in all five Rhode Island counties starting on July 28 and continuing through August 6, 2025.