Posts Tagged ‘bus’
RIPTA Releases Efficiency Report as 4 of 12 Hearings are Left on Proposed Changes to 58 Bus Routes
On July 25th, 2025, RINewsToday published RIPTA’s plan to eliminate or change 58 Rhode Island bus routes. At that time we listed the 12 Public Hearings set – which have been well attended. 4 remaining Public Hearings will be held: Monday, August 4 Providence Foundation, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence – (2) meetings – noon to…
Read More58 RIPTA Bus Routes Face Elimination or Changes. 12 Public Hearings Set Around Rhode Island
Hearings Scheduled July 28 through August 6 in Barrington, Providence, Woonsocket, West Warwick, Warwick, Pawtucket, Newport, and South Kingstown The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service reductions in all five Rhode Island counties starting on July 28 and continuing through August 6, 2025. The Authority announced that the…
Read MoreIt’s back! Hop-On Hop-Off Newport trolley
newport RIPTA bus hop on hop off to ride again
Read MoreUPDATED: Call for RIPTA – RIDOT merger, leadership change
Late on Friday, RI Senate President Dominick Ruggerio called for the immediate resignation of former Warwick mayor and RIPTA Chief Executive Officer Scott Avedisian – and the placement of the bus transportation company to now fall under the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, headed by Peter Alviti. Within a short time, a statement from RIPTA…
Read MoreFree “Hop-On Hop-Off” Newport Bus
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the launch of a free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport beginning Friday, May 27, 2022.The free service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations and beaches. This includes all service on Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina…
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