Press releases

RIPTA to Detour Six Routes in Pawtucket to Accommodate the Turkey Trot 5k On Thursday, November 24, 2022

πŸ—“οΈ October 31, 2022 - Detour will be in effect from 8am until 11:30am The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour six bus routes in the Pawtucket area on Thursday, November 24, 2022, to accommodate the Turkey Trot 5K. Bus routes 1, 71, 72, 75, 78, and R-Line will be detoured from 8:00am to 11:30am.

RIPTA Invites Public to Review Initial Findings on ADA Paratransit Expansion Study

πŸ—“οΈ October 31, 2022 - Two Virtual Public Meetings to be held November 16 and 17 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has been asked by the RI General Assembly to study paratransit service throughout the state and to design a statewide program addressing the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities traveling outside the current paratransit service

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2022

πŸ—“οΈ October 31, 2022 - RIPTA Offices Will Be closed on Thursday, November 24 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in observance of Thanksgiving Day, an official state holiday. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Thanksgiving holiday.

RIPTA to Detour Six Routes in Providence to Accommodate the Monster Dash from 8:30am to 11:30am on Sunday, October 30, 2022

πŸ—“οΈ October 25, 2022 - East Side Tunnel Will Be Closed During Race The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour six bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 30, 2022, in order to accommodate the Monster Dash 5K Road Race.

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Veterans Day Friday, November 11, 2022

πŸ—“οΈ October 19, 2022 - Free Bus Service for All Local Veterans on Veterans Day and to WaterFire – A Salute to Veterans on November 5 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will offer free service on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022, to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility.

RIPTA to Detour Twenty-One Routes in Providence To Accommodate the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk On Sunday, October 16, 2022

πŸ—“οΈ October 12, 2022 - All lines are to expect minor delays around Kennedy Plaza between 8:15AM – 1:30PM Providence, Rhode Island, October 12, 2022… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-one bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 16, 2022, in order to accommodate the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

RIPTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Service Changes with Many Improvements for Passengers

πŸ—“οΈ October 4, 2021 - Hearings Will Be Held in Three Communities for Proposed Changes That Would Take Effect in January 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is seeking public input as it considers service changes, including many improvements for passengers, for January 2022.

RIPTA to Temporarily Reduce Service Statewide Due to Historic Workforce Shortage

πŸ—“οΈ September 29, 2022 - Service Changes Will Take Effect beginning Saturday, October 22, 2022 and No Routes Will Be Eliminated Early morning, night, weekend and holiday service will not be impacted Facing an unprecedented labor shortage, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will temporarily reduce service frequencies beginning Saturday, October 22, 2022.

RIPTA To Detour Routes 50, 55, 56 and 57 to Accommodate Gloria Gemma Flames of Hope Celebration

πŸ—“οΈ September 27, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 50 (Douglas Ave./Bryant University), Route 55 (Admiral/Providence College), Route 56 (Chalkstone Ave.) and Route 57 (Smith St.) in the downtown Providence area from Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 9 am to Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 5 pm

RIPTA Service Will Operate Holiday Schedule on Monday, October 10, 2022 in Honor of Columbus Day

πŸ—“οΈ September 26, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, October 10, 2022, in honor of Columbus Day. All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022, in celebration of the holiday.