December 11, 2012

Press Releases

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in observance of Christmas Day and Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in observance of New Year’s Day. 

The following service changes will also occur for both holidays:

Flex Services, including Rte. 210 Kingston Flex Service, will not be available; Rte. 211 Kingston Connection will not operate; and the statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips.  Regularly scheduled Flex and RIde service will resume on Wednesday.

RIPTA offices, including the Photo Identification and Ticket Sales Offices in Kennedy Plaza, will not be staffed on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.  Also, the Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the RIde reservation line (461-9760) will not be staffed on either holiday.  RIPTA offices will be open during regular business hours on Wednesday, December 26^th and Wednesday, January 2^nd.

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