November 21, 2024 - RIPTA Board of Directors Names Transit Executive Christopher Durand New Chief Executive Officer Christopher Durand Has Been Serving as Interim CEO Since April 2024 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that its Board of Directors has named Christopher Durand as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 21, 2024.

  November 26, 2024 - Hearings Scheduled for December 4 and 5 in Providence and Warwick The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service changes on December 4 in Warwick and December 5 in Providence. The proposed service changes would affect Routes 10X, 28, 29, 35, 72, and 78.

  December 19, 2024 - All RIPTA Offices Will Be Closed on Both Holidays Providence, Rhode Island – In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

  December 4, 2024 - RIPTA Awarded Certificate of Excellence for Financial Reporting for Twelfth Year in a Row Providence, Rhode Island – For the twelfth year in a row, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial

  December 20, 2024 - RIPTA to Extend RIde Anywhere Pilot Program The pilot program provides statewide curb-to-curb access for qualified passengers with disabilities who are currently restricted to traveling within the ADA service area. Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the year-long RIde Anywhere Pilot Program will be extended until further notice.

  December 27, 2024 - RIPTA Announces 2025 Community Site Visits for Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today released the 2025 Community Site Visit Schedule for the Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities.

  January 13, 2025 - To Take Effect Saturday, January 18, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 18, 2025. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. RIPTA will make changes to Routes 10x, 14, 17, 19, 24L, 27,

  January 14, 2025 - RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island….The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices

  January 16, 2025 - Route 10x Offers Daily Express Trips to Amazon Providence, Rhode Island – Starting January 18, 2025, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will officially launch new bus service on Routes 10x and 28 to the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Johnston. This new service aims to provide Amazon employees with convenient, reliable transit options that align

  January 17, 2025 - Call Center Will Now Open at 6 AM Weekdays Starting Tuesday, January 21, 2025 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Customer Service Call Center hours. Beginning Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Call Center will now be open starting at 6 AM on weekdays (instead of 8:30