February 8, 2016

Press Releases

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) began reinstating service at 8am on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.  As of 10:40 am, all bus service has been restored.  Riders should expect some delays on all routes due to post-storm conditions and are advised to use extreme caution at bus stops.

RIPTA has been working diligently to determine how to best resume our service. The safety of our employees and passengers is RIPTA’s top priority. RIPTA apologizes for the inconvenience and asks for the public’s understanding as we work around the clock to resume service.

Passengers are strongly advised to monitor news reports, check www.RIPTA.com and RIPTA’s social media outlets (Facebook @RideRIPTA ,Twitter @RIPTA_RI) for service advisory updates.  RIPTA urges passengers to sign up for electronic News Updates at http://www.ripta.com/detours-news; RIPTA will e-mail system disruption notices to passengers on this distribution list.  Customers are advised to use extra caution at bus stops, as conditions may slippery.