🗓️ August 23, 2023 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Board of Directors voted today (unanimously) to engage Next Wave Rhode Island Partners in a public-private partnership (P3) to design and construct a new downtown transit center in Providence. Next Wave Partners is a consortium comprised of a number of Rhode Island-based companies including Gilbane Development Company, Marsella

🗓️ August 14, 2023 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 14, 2023, in observance of Victory Day, an official state holiday. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. All RIPTA offices, except for the Customer Service Kiosk at the Newport Transportation Center, will be

🗓️ August 9, 2023 - The R-Line Free Fare Pilot Program Will End on October 1, 2023 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced the extension of the R-Line fare free pilot program through September 30, 2023. After this extension, the R-Line fare free pilot program will end on October 1, 2023.

🗓️ July 27, 2023 - Passengers at the New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Can Board Buses for Free with Wave The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today the extension of its year-long “Ride Free Central Falls” pilot program through December 31, 2023. The program, which launched in March 2022, is testing the effectiveness of using geofencing technology to

🗓️ July 4, 2023 - RIPTA to Detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to Accommodate Bristol Fourth of July Parade The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of the Fourth of July. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.

🗓️ June 14, 2023 - Major Changes Include Seasonal Service Startups and Service Expansion Kennedy Plaza Ticket Window Will Reopen on Monday Providence, Rhode Island, June 14, 2023… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 17, 2023. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger

🗓️ May 29, 2023 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Memorial Day.

🗓️ May 25, 2023 - With summer just around the corner, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the return of the popular free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport beginning Friday, May 26, 2023. The free service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations and beaches.

🗓️ May 16, 2023 - Passengers at the New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Can Now Board Buses for Free with Wave The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today the extension of its year-long “Ride Free Central Falls” pilot program through August 1, 2023. The program, which launched in March 2022, is testing the effectiveness of using geofencing technology

🗓️ May 11, 2023 - ADA Paratransit Service Also Expands to Foster Last month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) began serving the rural town of Foster. Route 10X (North Scituate Park-N-Ride) has been extended to serve a new Park-N-Ride lot in Foster, located across from the Foster Police Department on 182 Howard Hill Road.