December 2, 2013

Press Releases

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all regular fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 in observance of Christmas Day and Wednesday, January 1, 2014 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 Thursday.

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 Thursday, December 26th and Thursday, January 2nd.

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