Press releases

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

🗓️ 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

🗓️ 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

🗓️ 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

🗓️ 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

🗓️ 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

🗓️ 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.

RIPTA to Detour Nineteen Routes in Providence To Accommodate the IGT Downtown 5k On Sunday, September 18, 2022

🗓️ September 16, 2022 - All routes are to expect minor delays around Kennedy Plaza between 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM Providence, Rhode Island, September 15, 2022 — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour nineteen bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, September 18, 2022, in order to accommodate the IGT Downtown 5K Road Race.

RIPTA Invites Public to Provide Input on ADA Paratransit Expansion Study

🗓️ September 14, 2022 - Two Virtual Public Meetings to be held September 20 and 21 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

Federal Officials, RIPTA and the City of Pawtucket Welcomed New Community Van for the Leon Mathieu Senior Center 

🗓️ September 6, 2022 - Community Van Will Help Meet Mobility Needs for Older Adults and People with Disabilities U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Congressman David Cicilline joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien to welcome a new community van to the Leon Mathieu Senior Center.