🗓️ December 20, 2021 - Exact Change Cash Payments Will Still be Accepted on Buses The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that starting January 15, 2022, paper fare products will no longer be accepted on buses. These products include day passes, seven-day passes, and 10-ride passes.

🗓️ December 20, 2021 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

🗓️ January 6, 2022 - Heavy Snow Could Make Travel Difficult Friday Morning Park-n-Ride Service Suspended In anticipation of a winter storm impacting the state on Friday, January 7, 2022, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is urging passengers to prepare for possible delays and detours by signing up for email alerts at https://www.ripta.com.

🗓️ January 13, 2022 - Passengers Are Reminded That Paper Products Will No Longer Be Accepted on Buses Starting on January 15 Kennedy Plaza Ticket Window Will Reopen Temporarily The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 15, 2022.

🗓️ January 25, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that all features of its Wave smart fare collection system are fully functional. Passengers are once again able to reload their Wave app using a credit or debit card. Earlier this week, RIPTA was made aware that passengers were unable to reload their Wave app using

🗓️ January 28, 2022 - Travel ban will be in effect beginning at 8am In anticipation of blizzard conditions, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will suspend all service effective tomorrow, Saturday, January 29, 2022, in conjunction with the vehicular travel ban instituted by Governor McKee.

🗓️ January 29, 2022 - Passengers Are Advised to Check for Possible Detours or Delays The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that it will run regular service tomorrow, Sunday, January 30, 2022, following the suspension of service today due to a travel ban.

🗓️ February 10, 2022 - Virtual Public Meetings Will Be Held Thursday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 8, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today that virtual public meetings on proposed changes to bus service in downtown Providence will be held on Thursday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 8

🗓️ February 10, 2022 - Mandate Effective through March 18, 2022 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is reminding passengers that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) federal mandate requiring face masks to be worn when using public transportation, including trains and buses, is still in effect.

🗓️ February 11, 2022 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will celebrate Transit Equity Day today, along with transportation and climate organizations. Organized by the Labor Network for Sustainability, this initiative advocates for nationwide accessible, environmentally-sustainable, and equitable public transportation.