Press releases

RIPTA’s Fall Service Changes To Take Effect Saturday, August 26, 2023

🗓️ August 24, 2023 - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement fall service changes effective Saturday, August 26, 2023. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2023 Fall Service Changes Service on Routes 1, 32, 33, 34, 40, and 61x between the East Side Tunnel and

RIPTA Announces Downtown Transit Center Development Partners

🗓️ 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

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Victory Day

🗓️ 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

RIPTA Extends “Ride Free Central Falls” Transit Pilot Program through December 31, 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

RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes To Take Effect Saturday, June 17, 2023

🗓️ 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

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023

🗓️ 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.

Free “Hop-On Hop-Off” RIPTA Service Returns to Newport This Summer

🗓️ 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.

RIPTA Extends and Expands “Ride Free Central Falls” Transit Pilot Program through August 1, 2023

🗓️ 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