Press Releases
June 26, 2025
Hearings Scheduled for July 28 to August 6 in Barrington, Providence, West Warwick, Warwick, Woonsocket, Pawtucket, Newport, Wakefield and Kingston The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service reductions and a fare increase in all five Rhode Island counties starting on July 28 and continuing through August 6, 2025. […]
Learn moreJuly 4, 2025
RIPTA to Detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to Accommodate Bristol Fourth of July Parade Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route service. All RIPTA offices, except […]
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June 23, 2025
Schools and Organizations Encouraged to Apply Now Through July 16 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is inviting high schools and youth-serving organizations to participate in a special Summer Youth Pass Pilot Program aimed at keeping high school students connected to essential resources and opportunities this summer. This new initiative is […]
Learn moreJune 21, 2025
RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes Effective Saturday, June 21, 2025 Express Beach Bus Returns for the Season Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 21, 2025. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. RIPTA will make […]
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June 21, 2025
RIPTA to Detour Twenty-Eight Routes in Providence to Accommodate PrideFest Parade & Celebrations on Saturday, June 21, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-eight bus routes in the Providence area on Saturday, June 21, 2025, to accommodate the RI Pride Parade. Routes 17, 18, 19, and 31 will be […]
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June 19, 2025
RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, Thursday, June 19, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and […]
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June 13, 2025
The Miriam Hospital pilots a program to provide free monthly bus passes for employees in its support services department Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that The Miriam Hospital is participating in RIPTA’s Wave to Work commuter benefits program. The Miriam Hospital is the first healthcare facility in the […]
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June 14, 2025
RIPTA to Detour Route 4 (Warwick Neck) to Accommodate Gaspee Days Parade on Saturday, June 14, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 4 (Warwick Neck) on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to accommodate the Gaspee Days Parade. The detour will be in effect from the first trip of […]
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June 14, 2025
RIPTA to Detour Route 92 (RI College/Federal Hill/East Side) Every Saturday to Accommodate Outdoor Dining on Federal Hill, Saturday, June 14, 2025 through Labor Day Detour in Effect Saturdays from 3 pm to 12 am Providence, Rhode Island …The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 92 every Saturday from 3 pm to […]
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