October 13, 2025

Press Releases

Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, October 13, 2025, in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day. All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, in celebration of the holiday.

Transportation Centers

The Ticket Window in the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025. The RIPTA Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center will be open on Monday, October 13.

Flex Services

Flex Services will not be available on Monday, except for Route 203 (URI/Narragansett/South Kingstown), which will run on the Sunday schedule from 10am to 5pm. The Flex Service reservation line (401-784-9500 ext. 1220) will not be staffed on Monday.

RIde Paratransit Program

On Monday, October 13, 2025, the RIde Program will operate on a holiday schedule. The RIde program does not provide standing order trips (recurring service) on RIPTA holidays. If you need a ride on the holiday, please call the RIde reservation line (401-461-9760) before October 13 to schedule a trip for the holiday. The RIde reservation line will not be staffed on Monday; however, passengers can leave a detailed voicemail message to reserve trips for the next day.

For more information on holiday schedules or other RIPTA services, passengers can call 401-781-9400 or visit RIPTA.com.

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