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NewsJanuary 20, 2026

RIPTA, Government Leaders Celebrate Launch of New Passenger Facility

The new building will improve the passenger experience for both bus and rail passengers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2025

RIPTA's Multifamily Residential Pilot Program Aims to Boost Ridership

The program promotes sustainable travel and aims to reduce dependence on personal vehicles, particularly in communities that are already well-served by public transit.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2025

RIPTA Launches Year-Long 'Drive Less RI' Challenge to Boost Transit Ridership

Powered by the new Drive Less RI app, the challenge encourages Rhode Islanders to walk, bike, carpool, vanpool, or take transit, and get rewarded for trips logged in the app.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2025

RIPTA Launches New ‘Bus Buddy’ Program

Whether someone is taking the bus for the first time, returning after a break, or learning a new route, the Bus Buddy program pairs them with a RIPTA staff member who will ride alongside and provide step-by-step guidance.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2025

RIPTA Launches New Paratransit Mobile App

The free app provides paratransit riders with convenient access to trip information and booking features directly from their smartphones, according to RIPTA officials.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2025

RIPTA Releases Final Independent Operational Efficiency Study

The study, conducted by an independent consultant at the request of Gov. McKee and the General Assembly, was a condition of the FY2025 state budget and provides an in-depth review of RIPTA’s operations, costs, and performance.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2024

RIPTA Extends 'RIde Anywhere' Paratransit Pilot Program

Under the RIde Anywhere Pilot Program, qualified Rhode Island residents can request curb-to-curb service for locations within the state that are outside of the three-quarter-mile radius.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2024

RIPTA Removes Interim Tag for New CEO Durand

He has been serving as the interim CEO since April 16, following his unanimous appointment by RIPTA’s board.         

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2024

RIPTA, Officials Celebrate Reopening of Renovated East Side Tunnel

Built in 1914 to support Providence’s former trolley system in climbing the steep 10% incline of streets in the College Hill neighborhood, the East Side Tunnel remains a critical piece of transit infrastructure, connecting downtown Providence with the East Side and beyond.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2024

RIPTA Partners to Provide Fare Products for Affordable Housing Residents

In a collaborative effort to enhance public transportation access for residents of affordable housing, Pennrose has committed to purchasing one year of fare products for eligible residents at their new development.

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