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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2018

RIPTA selects next CEO

Scott Avedisian, who has served as Mayor of Warwick since 2000, was chair of the RIPTA board from 2012 to 2016.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2018

RIPTA partners with INIT for electronic fare management project

Once implemented, RIPTA passengers will be able to pay fares by simply tapping their card or mobile device on a validator.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2017

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority CEO to leave post

Raymond Studley announced that he will not seek renewal of his contract to lead the agency.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2015

RIPTA board votes to end free bus passes for elderly, disabled

The RIPTA board voted unanimously to begin charging holders of passes for elderly and disabled — who now ride free — 50 cents per ride starting July 1.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2014

RIPTA adds paratransit software system

Agency is challenged with providing quality customer satisfaction with multiple ridership venues from ADA, Medicare, several workshops and Meal-sites, and the associated costs with its paratransit services throughout the state.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2013

RIPTA to introduce BRT, bus tracking

The R-Line is RIPTA’s first Rapid Bus Route scheduled to begin service in January of 2014.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

RIPTA taps police commander for CEO

Board voted to offer a one-year contract to Raymond B. Studley, the state police commander put in charge of the authority by Gov. Lincoln Chafee last August. Studley has not yet accepted the job.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2012

Review: No fiscal oversight at RIPTA

Agency would pay bills before checking to see if it could cover the expenses, sources say.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2012

RIPTA halts fleet paint job plans amid cost concerns

Embattled CEO Charles Odimgbe, who was placed on administrative leave last month while the agency's finances are being investigated, ordered the new color scheme, but did not seek the approval of the agency’s board of directors, a RIPTA spokesperson said.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2012

RIPTA CEO placed on leave during security probe

Officials said that the decision was made so state police could complete the review of the agency more effectively. The review stems from an incident in which someone covered security cameras in a room where cash fares are counted.

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