Press releases

Connecting Rhode Island: RIPTA Launches Metro Connector Study to Explore Faster, Expanded Transit Access

  September 12, 2024 - Public Invited to Share Feedback Through Online Survey and Public Meetings The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Metro Connector Study, a major initiative to explore options for providing fast, frequent and reliable service that connects major transportation hubs, regional activity centers, and residential neighborhoods across metropolitan

RIPTA to Detour All Routes in Providence and Temporarily Relocate Bus Stops All Day and Night Starting Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8 to Accommodate PVDFest

  September 6, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour forty bus routes in the Providence area on Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8, 2024, to accommodate PVDFest. Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, 9X, 10X, 12X, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24L, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 50, 51,

RIPTA Service Will Operate Holiday Schedule on Monday, September 2, 2024, in Honor of Labor Day

  September 2, 2024 - Newport Ferry Shuttle Will Switch to Fall Schedule On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024,

RIPTA’s Christmas in July Food Drive Collects 1,000 lbs. of Food for Rhode Islanders in Need

  August 5, 2024 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is proud to announce the success of its first annual Christmas in July Food Drive, an initiative that brought together its dedicated employees to help alleviate hunger for families and individuals across the state. RIPTA’s effort comes at a crucial time, with children losing access to school meals

RIPTA Celebrates $7.4 Million FTA Grant Award for Rehabilitation of Historic Facility with Members of Congressional Delegation

  July 26, 2024 - Federal grant award will support renovation of 102-year-old maintenance facility The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today with members of Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation, local elected officials, and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) to celebrate a $7.4 million Buses & Bus Facilities grant award.

RIPTA, Federal, State, and Local Officials Celebrate Completion of the Northeast Region’s First Electric Bus In-Line Charging Station

  July 2, 2024 - In-Line Charging Station Will Power State’s First Fully Electric Bus Fleet Members of the State’s Congressional delegation, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), municipal leaders, Rhode Island Energy and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today to celebrate the completion of construction on Rhode Island’s first electric bus in-line charging station.