June 23, 2025 - Enhanced Route QX service starts Monday, June 23, 2025 Providence, R.I. – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is updating Route QX (Quonset Express) to improve service efficiency, better align with workforce needs, and support job growth – all while remaining cost neutral within the agency’s existing budget.

  June 23, 2025 - Schools and Organizations Encouraged to Apply Now Through July 16 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is inviting high schools and youth-serving organizations to participate in a special Summer Youth Pass Pilot Program aimed at keeping high school students connected to essential resources and opportunities this summer.

  June 21, 2025 - RIPTA to Detour Twenty-Eight Routes in Providence to Accommodate PrideFest Parade & Celebrations on Saturday, June 21, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-eight bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 21, 2025, to accommodate the RI Pride Parade. Routes 17, 18, 19, and 31 will be

  June 21, 2025 - RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes Effective Saturday, June 21, 2025 Express Beach Bus Returns for the Season Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 21, 2025. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use.

  June 19, 2025 - Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.

  June 14, 2025 - RIPTA to Detour Route 4 (Warwick Neck) to Accommodate Gaspee Days Parade on Saturday, June 14, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 4 (Warwick Neck) on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to accommodate the Gaspee Days Parade.

  June 14, 2025 - RIPTA to Detour Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) Every Saturday to Accommodate Outdoor Dining on Federal Hill, Saturday, June 14, 2025 through Labor Day Detour in Effect Saturdays from 3 pm to 12 am Providence, Rhode Island …The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 every Saturday from 3 pm to

  June 13, 2025 - The Miriam Hospital pilots a program to provide free monthly bus passes for employees in its support services department Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that The Miriam Hospital is participating in RIPTA’s Wave to Work commuter benefits program.

  June 6, 2025 - Detour in Effect Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island … The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 to accommodate the St. Joseph’s Festival on Federal Hill. The detour will begin at 1 pm on Friday, June 6 and last through the last trip of the day on

  May 28, 2025 - Omni Providence Hotel reduces transportation barriers for its employees with monthly bus passes Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the Omni Providence Hotel has signed up for RIPTA’s Wave to Work commuter benefits program. With approximately 260 employees, the Omni Providence Hotel is the first hotel group in