Press releases

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Victory Day

🗓️ August 14, 2023 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 14, 2023, 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 Center, will be

RIPTA Extends “Ride Free Central Falls” Transit Pilot Program through December 31, 2023

🗓️ July 27, 2023 - Passengers at the New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Can Board Buses for Free with Wave The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today the extension of its year-long “Ride Free Central Falls” pilot program through December 31, 2023. The program, which launched in March 2022, is testing the effectiveness of using geofencing technology to

RIPTA to Run Holiday Schedule In Observance of Fourth of July

🗓️ July 4, 2023 - RIPTA to Detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to Accommodate Bristol Fourth of July Parade The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.

RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes To Take Effect Saturday, June 17, 2023

🗓️ June 14, 2023 - Major Changes Include Seasonal Service Startups and Service Expansion Kennedy Plaza Ticket Window Will Reopen on Monday Providence, Rhode Island, June 14, 2023… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 17, 2023. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023

🗓️ May 29, 2023 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Memorial Day.

Free “Hop-On Hop-Off” RIPTA Service Returns to Newport This Summer

🗓️ May 25, 2023 - With summer just around the corner, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the return of the popular free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport beginning Friday, May 26, 2023. The free service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations and beaches.

RIPTA Extends and Expands “Ride Free Central Falls” Transit Pilot Program through August 1, 2023

🗓️ May 16, 2023 - Passengers at the New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Can Now Board Buses for Free with Wave The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today the extension of its year-long “Ride Free Central Falls” pilot program through August 1, 2023. The program, which launched in March 2022, is testing the effectiveness of using geofencing technology

RIPTA Route 10X Park-N-Ride Now Connects Foster Residents to Statewide Transit Network

🗓️ May 11, 2023 - ADA Paratransit Service Also Expands to Foster Last month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) began serving the rural town of Foster. Route 10X (North Scituate Park-N-Ride) has been extended to serve a new Park-N-Ride lot in Foster, located across from the Foster Police Department on 182 Howard Hill Road.

RIPTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Service Changes to Route 14 and Flex 282

🗓️ May 1, 2023 - Hearings Scheduled for Monday, May 8 and Wednesday, May 10 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes to Route 14 (West Bay) and 282 Flex (Pascoag/Slatersville). RIPTA is proposing to deviate­ Route 14 to serve the Wickford Junction Train Station and to extend 282 Flex Service to