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From Westerly to Woonsocket with all the stops in between, explore the Ocean State with Rhode Island's public transit authority! 🚍 #RideRIPTA
SERVICE ALERT: RIPTA will run a Sunday/holiday schedule TODAY, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day. RIPTA will also offer free service to all Rhode Island veterans today with proof of eligibility. Click here for details: bit.ly/4qJNhSx
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
SERVICE ALERT: RIPTA will run a Sunday/holiday schedule TODAY, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day. RIPTA will also offer free service to all Rhode Island veterans today with proof of eligibility. Click here for details: bit.ly/4qJNhSx
SERVICE ALERT: RIPTA will run a Sunday/holiday schedule TOMORROW, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day. RIPTA will also offer free service to all Rhode Island veterans tomorrow with proof of eligibility. Click here for details: bit.ly/4qJNhSx
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
SERVICE ALERT: RIPTA will run a Sunday/holiday schedule TOMORROW, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day. RIPTA will also offer free service to all Rhode Island veterans tomorrow with proof of eligibility. Click here for details: bit.ly/4qJNhSx
SERVICE ALERT: RIPTA will run a Sunday/holiday schedule on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. RIPTA will also offer free service on November 11 to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility. Click here for details: bit.ly/4qJNhSx
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
SERVICE ALERT: RIPTA will run a Sunday/holiday schedule on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. RIPTA will also offer free service on November 11 to all Rhode Island veterans with proof of eligibility. Click here for details: bit.ly/4qJNhSx
Food pantries near you 🍎 RIPTA is proud to support access to essential resources across #RhodeIsland. Visit RIPTA.com/Food to find local food pantries and the bus routes that serve them.
November 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Food pantries near you 🍎 RIPTA is proud to support access to essential resources across #RhodeIsland. Visit RIPTA.com/Food to find local food pantries and the bus routes that serve them.
Meet your #RiderOfTheWeek! Providence residents Barbara and Justin ride RIPTA and RIde #paratransit to work, shopping, and appointments. This glowing bride-to-be and her fiancé even rode the Route 21 bus to the Big Cheese in Cranston to celebrate their engagement! #PublicTransit
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Meet your #RiderOfTheWeek! Providence residents Barbara and Justin ride RIPTA and RIde #paratransit to work, shopping, and appointments. This glowing bride-to-be and her fiancé even rode the Route 21 bus to the Big Cheese in Cranston to celebrate their engagement! #PublicTransit
Newport News ⚓️ RIPTA’s Newport Hop-On Hop-Off promotion ends today, October 31, 2025. Beginning tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 1, passengers will be required to pay the full fare on Routes 67 and 68. The Customer Service Kiosk and public restrooms will remain open through December.
October 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Newport News ⚓️ RIPTA’s Newport Hop-On Hop-Off promotion ends today, October 31, 2025. Beginning tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 1, passengers will be required to pay the full fare on Routes 67 and 68. The Customer Service Kiosk and public restrooms will remain open through December.
Scared to #trytransit? Bus Buddy can help! Our trained travel experts will show you everything you need to know about riding the #bus, from waiting at the bus stop to paying your fare. Visit RIPTA.com/BusBuddy to learn more about this free training program from RIPTA.
October 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Scared to #trytransit? Bus Buddy can help! Our trained travel experts will show you everything you need to know about riding the #bus, from waiting at the bus stop to paying your fare. Visit RIPTA.com/BusBuddy to learn more about this free training program from RIPTA.
Your #RiderOfTheWeek, delivered! 📦 We caught up with Tiffany and Carla who ride Route 10x and Route 28 to their jobs at Amazon in Johnston. Amazon covers their fare, letting these ladies worry about better things - like which show to watch next - while someone else drives!
October 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Your #RiderOfTheWeek, delivered! 📦 We caught up with Tiffany and Carla who ride Route 10x and Route 28 to their jobs at Amazon in Johnston. Amazon covers their fare, letting these ladies worry about better things - like which show to watch next - while someone else drives!
#RiderOfTheWeek Stuart feels at home using transit to explore his new life in #RhodeIsland. Growing up in New York City, he didn't learn to drive until age 30 - and that's how he likes it! He traded in his keys for a bus pass which he uses to get to work and favorite restaurants.
October 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
#RiderOfTheWeek Stuart feels at home using transit to explore his new life in #RhodeIsland. Growing up in New York City, he didn't learn to drive until age 30 - and that's how he likes it! He traded in his keys for a bus pass which he uses to get to work and favorite restaurants.
RIPTA will run a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, 2025. All RIPTA Offices, except for the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed. Click here for details: bit.ly/3IYFDTr
October 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
RIPTA will run a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, 2025. All RIPTA Offices, except for the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed. Click here for details: bit.ly/3IYFDTr
RIPTA #RiderOfTheWeek Devin rides the bus from Central Falls to downtown Providence, where he runs errands like repairing his glasses and getting a haircut at Urban Fellow. 🚌 His tip for new riders? Thank your driver when you exit the bus!
October 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
RIPTA #RiderOfTheWeek Devin rides the bus from Central Falls to downtown Providence, where he runs errands like repairing his glasses and getting a haircut at Urban Fellow. 🚌 His tip for new riders? Thank your driver when you exit the bus!
RIPTA is upgrading four bus shelters with benches, bike racks, and more in Pawtucket. Starting Monday Oct. 6, 2025, three bus stops on Exchange St. and one bus stop on Goff Ave. will be temporarily relocated to the stops listed on this map: bit.ly/4pUpWxc.
October 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
RIPTA is upgrading four bus shelters with benches, bike racks, and more in Pawtucket. Starting Monday Oct. 6, 2025, three bus stops on Exchange St. and one bus stop on Goff Ave. will be temporarily relocated to the stops listed on this map: bit.ly/4pUpWxc.
What's life like without a car in Rhode Island? Just ask Markus! Whether he's commuting to work, checking out a new restaurant, or thrifting at his go-to spots, this former car-owner relies on RIPTA service to get him everywhere he wants to go. Happy #WeekWithoutDriving, Markus!
October 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
What's life like without a car in Rhode Island? Just ask Markus! Whether he's commuting to work, checking out a new restaurant, or thrifting at his go-to spots, this former car-owner relies on RIPTA service to get him everywhere he wants to go. Happy #WeekWithoutDriving, Markus!
Meet Zachary, your #RiderOfTheWeek! This Johnston native uses RIPTA's RIde paratransit program to attend meetings for disability rights and transit advocacy groups. When he's not busy advocating for others, he takes RIde to the movies, restaurants, and to hang out with friends and family.
October 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Meet Zachary, your #RiderOfTheWeek! This Johnston native uses RIPTA's RIde paratransit program to attend meetings for disability rights and transit advocacy groups. When he's not busy advocating for others, he takes RIde to the movies, restaurants, and to hang out with friends and family.
Rack it, ride it, bike it - there's no wrong way to get around during the #WeekWithoutDriving! Visit RIPTA.com/Bike for tips on how to get around RI on two wheels, and follow @americawalks.bsky.social to learn about this nationwide event highlighting the lives of car-free Americans.
September 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Rack it, ride it, bike it - there's no wrong way to get around during the #WeekWithoutDriving! Visit RIPTA.com/Bike for tips on how to get around RI on two wheels, and follow @americawalks.bsky.social to learn about this nationwide event highlighting the lives of car-free Americans.
Service changes go into effect this Saturday, September 27, 2025. Have a question? Look out for RIPTA's outreach team in Kennedy Plaza and at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center this week, or visit RIPTA.com/ServiceChanges.
September 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Service changes go into effect this Saturday, September 27, 2025. Have a question? Look out for RIPTA's outreach team in Kennedy Plaza and at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center this week, or visit RIPTA.com/ServiceChanges.
Want to join the #WeekWithoutDriving with @americawalks.bsky.social, but not sure how to ride the bus? 🚌 Bus Buddy's got you covered! After just one trip with your Bus Buddy, you'll have the confidence to join this nationwide, week-long, car-free movement. Visit RIPTA.com/BusBuddy to learn more.
September 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Want to join the #WeekWithoutDriving with @americawalks.bsky.social, but not sure how to ride the bus? 🚌 Bus Buddy's got you covered! After just one trip with your Bus Buddy, you'll have the confidence to join this nationwide, week-long, car-free movement. Visit RIPTA.com/BusBuddy to learn more.
We're ZOOMING to get the word out about #WeekWithoutDriving - the week-long, nationwide event from @americawalks.bsky.social happening September 29 - October 5 that encourages people to give up driving for a whole week. To learn more, visit weekwithoutdriving.org.
September 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We're ZOOMING to get the word out about #WeekWithoutDriving - the week-long, nationwide event from @americawalks.bsky.social happening September 29 - October 5 that encourages people to give up driving for a whole week. To learn more, visit weekwithoutdriving.org.
RIPTA #RiderOfTheWeek Marisa rides Route 65x to downtown Providence where she works for the educational non-profit @cityyear.bsky.social. 🚌 She finds commuting by bus to be less stressful than driving in traffic, plus she can catch up on her favorite books. Happy #TransitTuesday, Marisa!
September 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
RIPTA #RiderOfTheWeek Marisa rides Route 65x to downtown Providence where she works for the educational non-profit @cityyear.bsky.social. 🚌 She finds commuting by bus to be less stressful than driving in traffic, plus she can catch up on her favorite books. Happy #TransitTuesday, Marisa!
Our outreach team is letting riders know about upcoming route changes that go into effect this Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Pick up a new schedule at our transit hubs, or call 401 781-9400 to have one mailed to you. New schedules will be posted online at RIPTA.com/Schedules.
September 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Our outreach team is letting riders know about upcoming route changes that go into effect this Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Pick up a new schedule at our transit hubs, or call 401 781-9400 to have one mailed to you. New schedules will be posted online at RIPTA.com/Schedules.
Mr. Peter, the RIPTA Guy! 🙋♂️ Earlier this month, our outreach team visited Hope High School and the Providence Transition Academy to show students how to ride the bus. Want to learn the ropes of riding? Book your in-person RIPTA training session at: RIPTA.com/BusBuddy
September 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Mr. Peter, the RIPTA Guy! 🙋♂️ Earlier this month, our outreach team visited Hope High School and the Providence Transition Academy to show students how to ride the bus. Want to learn the ropes of riding? Book your in-person RIPTA training session at: RIPTA.com/BusBuddy
Hey Chat GBT, how do I ride RIPTA? They can't help, but your #BusBuddy can! 🚌 Bus Buddy is a personal, one-on-one guide that will accompany you on your first RIPTA bus trip - helping you build confidence as you ride the bus together. Book yours today at RIPTA.com/BusBuddy.
September 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Hey Chat GBT, how do I ride RIPTA? They can't help, but your #BusBuddy can! 🚌 Bus Buddy is a personal, one-on-one guide that will accompany you on your first RIPTA bus trip - helping you build confidence as you ride the bus together. Book yours today at RIPTA.com/BusBuddy.
RIPTA’s fall service changes go into effect Saturday, September 27, 2025. Passengers are strongly encouraged to learn about changes to individual routes by visiting RIPTA.com/ServiceChanges or by calling 401-781-9400.
September 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
RIPTA’s fall service changes go into effect Saturday, September 27, 2025. Passengers are strongly encouraged to learn about changes to individual routes by visiting RIPTA.com/ServiceChanges or by calling 401-781-9400.
#RiderOfTheWeek Irene has been riding RIPTA to work since 1999. A native of New York City, this Brown University professor is accustomed to using public transit which she finds to be cheaper, safer, and more relaxing than driving. Thanks for riding with us, Irene! #TransitTuesday
September 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
#RiderOfTheWeek Irene has been riding RIPTA to work since 1999. A native of New York City, this Brown University professor is accustomed to using public transit which she finds to be cheaper, safer, and more relaxing than driving. Thanks for riding with us, Irene! #TransitTuesday
Want to ride the bus, but don't know how? 🙋♂️ Introducing #BusBuddy, our brand-new program that pairs new riders with a friendly RIPTA staff member to guide you through every step - from paying your fare to pulling the yellow cord! Learn more at RIPTA.com/BusBuddy.
September 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Want to ride the bus, but don't know how? 🙋♂️ Introducing #BusBuddy, our brand-new program that pairs new riders with a friendly RIPTA staff member to guide you through every step - from paying your fare to pulling the yellow cord! Learn more at RIPTA.com/BusBuddy.