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RIPTA @ripta.com · 18/09/2026

Detour Alert 🚨 RIPTA will detour 41 bus routes in the Providence area for PVDFest starting with the first trip TODAY, Sept. 18 until the last trip tomorrow, Sept. 19, 2026. All bus stops in Kennedy Plaza, except for Stop X, will be temporarily relocated to Dyer St. Details: RIPTA.com/PVDFest

RIPTA @ripta.com · 17/09/2026

Detour Alert 🚨 RIPTA will detour all bus routes in the Providence area TOMORROW, September 18 through September 19, 2026 to accommodate PVDFest. All bus stops in Kennedy Plaza, except for Stop X, will be temporarily relocated to Dyer Street. For details, visit: RIPTA.com/PVDFest

Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Thanks @ripta.com Route 19 for the ride to Neutaconkanut Park in Providence! 🚌🌳

RIPTA @ripta.com · 14/09/2026

Meet Bob, son of RIPTA bus operator Anthony Annaldo who spent four months in our dispatch office studying bus routes, hoping that one day he might get hired as a driver. His efforts paid off, and he would go on to drive for many years. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/ye25u55z

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 11/09/2026

SERVICE ALERT: Routes 1, 14, 17, 19, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be on detour this Sunday, September 13, 2026 to accommodate the Run Rhody Downtown 5K in Providence. ➡️ For details, visit: RIPTA.com/alerts

RIPTA @ripta.com · 11/09/2026

Ever wanted to drive through a bus wash? 🙋‍♂️ Board our vehicles, get a behind-the-scenes tour of our operations, win prizes, and much more at RIPTA's Open House, Sat. September 26, 2026 from 10 - 1pm! Registration required. Sign up today at: tinyurl.com/5acntawh

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 10/09/2026

Detour Alert 🚨 RIPTA will detour all bus routes in the Providence area from September 18 through September 19, 2026 to accommodate PVDFest. All bus stops in Kennedy Plaza, except for Stop X, will be temporarily relocated to Dyer Street. For details, visit: RIPTA.com/PVDFest

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

From Newport to Providence via the powerhouse route of the East Bay, @ripta.com Route 60! 🚌

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 09/09/2026

Upcoming Detour Alert 🚨 Routes 1, 14, 17, 19, 33, 34, 35, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 72, 78, 92 and the R-Line will be on detour on Sunday, September 13, 2026 to accommodate the Run Rhody Downtown 5K in Providence. ➡️ For details, visit: RIPTA.com/alerts

RIPTA @ripta.com · 09/09/2026

Start your career in transit! 🚌 Stop by our table at the Diversity Business Exhibit this Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 from 9am - 3pm at the RI Convention Center to learn about employment opportunities at RIPTA. Can't make it in person? Apply online at RIPTA.com/careers.

RIPTA @ripta.com · 04/09/2026

RIPTA will run a Sunday/holiday schedule on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. All offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center Customer Service Kiosk, will be closed. The Providence/Newport Ferry Shuttle will switch to fall schedule on September 8. Details: ripta.com/node/1261

RIPTA @ripta.com · 03/09/2026

Save the Date! 📅 Explore our headquarters, see our fleet, and meet the people behind public transit at our 60th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10am - 1pm at RIPTA headquarters, 705 Elmwood Ave. in Providence. Register today at: tinyurl.com/5acntawh

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Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today, Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone and Sen. @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social helped celebrate @ripta.com's addition of 50 new Model 1 Frontrunner vans to replace aging paratransit vehicles and expand capacity for RIde and Flex On Demand service. Watch here: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/12386

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 02/09/2026

Historic federal investment delivers results for RI! 🚌 Today RIPTA, APTA, federal, state, and local officials celebrated the arrival of fifty new Model 1 Frontrunner vans that will replace aging RIde vehicles while expanding capacity for our RIde and Flex On Demand services.

RIPTA @ripta.com · 31/08/2026

Join us TOMORROW for a public info. session to learn about connecting Warwick, Cranston, Providence, Pawtucket & Central Falls through bus rapid transit (BRT) or light rail. 📅 TOMORROW, September 1 🕐 6pm – 7:30pm 📍 Central Falls High School Details: RIPTA.com/MetroConnector

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 28/08/2026

NEW SESSION ADDED: Attend a Metro Connector public information session to have a say in new ways to connect Warwick, Cranston, Providence, Pawtucket & Central Falls with transit! 🚌🚆 Learn more at RIPTA.com/MetroConnector.

Frank Carini @frankcarini.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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One or two bucks for affordable and convenient rideshare transportation. It’s the same one-way cost as RIPTA’s fixed-route bus service — another bargain that is often overlooked and dismissed. ecori.org/shortchanged...

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Shortchanged RIPTA Flexes On Demand - ecoRI News

Two dollars. It’s the best deal in Rhode Island, but few know about it.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 26/08/2026

RIPTA's fall service changes go into effect Saturday, August 29, 2026. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. Routes 13, 14, and 67 will be affected. For details, visit: RIPTA.com/ServiceChanges

RIPTA @ripta.com · 25/08/2026

We're Hiring! Looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in the legal field? Join RIPTA's Legal/Claims Department as an intern where you'll review legal documents, conduct research, and assist with cases. Apply online before September 4, 2026 at RIPTA.com/careers.

60 Stories: The Family Business 🚍 Meet Dr. Scott Molloy, @universityofri.bsky.social professor and third generation transit operator. Dr. Molloy doesn't just teach history - he's part of that history. Celebrating 60 years, one story at a time. Learn more at RIPTA.com/60Years.

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Exciting news: The Providence Transit Center at Station Park (just west of the Providence Train Station) is moving to the design and engineering phase! Learn more about this new multi-modal transit center and sign up to receive project updates at RIPTA.com/TransitCenter.

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The South County Express Beach Bus is coming to an end on August 23, but you can still visit South County beaches with RIPTA's year-round service on Route 69 (Narragansett/Galilee)! 🚌🏖️ Find out what other beaches and parks you can visit with RIPTA at RIPTA.com/BeachService.

Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We're Hiring! Are you a data person with a passion for public transit? Join our Scheduling team where you'll assist with the scheduling, analysis, and implementation of RIPTA's fixed-route and flexible services. Apply online before September 4, 2026 at RIPTA.com/careers.

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Lunch at Oasis Latin Experience, a Venezuelan fusion spot on the West End of Providence! Got their rice bowl with chicken 😋🇻🇪 If using transit: ride @ripta.com Routes 17, 19, 27, or 28 🚌

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Good morning Uncle @ripta.com! 🫡🚌⚓️

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Nature is calling me (literal nature!! 🌳) Rode @ripta.com Route 60 to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge in Bristol! 🚌🌊 There are trails and a boardwalk that wind through various wildlife habitats and lead to Narragansett Bay. 😌🌊

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Lunch at Mi Campo Pupusería y Panadería in Silver Lake, Providence! They’re known for inventing the "Tacopusa," a fusion dish that combines the Mexican taco and a Salvadoran pupusa! Game changer!! 😋🫓 🌮🇲🇽🇸🇻 If using transit: ride @ripta.com Routes 17 & 19 🚌

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 18/08/2026

Take a step back in time to RIPTA's former administrative offices in the 1970s/1980s, and you'll see a different workplace - wood paneling, zero laptops, and all-around bigger hair! 🚌 Celebrating 60 years, one story at a time. Learn more at RIPTA.com/60Years.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Breakfast at BrewGrindz, a Puerto Rican coffee shop in North Providence! Got their sausage, egg & cheese on a Portuguese roll (papo seco). ☕️🥪🇵🇷 If using transit: ride @ripta.com Route 58 (also about a half-mile walk from Route 50 on Douglas Ave. & Route 55 on Smithfield Rd.) 🚌 Come support them!! 😊

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U.S. Senator Jack Reed @reed.senate.gov · 15/08/2026

Proud to team up with @ripta.com to deliver $110K in federal funding for the Scituate Senior Center to acquire a new, accessible van to help seniors stay connected.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 12/08/2026

Do you qualify for a reduced fare bus pass? 🚌 Qualified seniors and individuals with disabilities can apply for a pass at these convenient locations throughout the state. Visit RIPTA.com/calendar for a full list of our 2026 Community Site Visits.

RIPTA @ripta.com · 11/08/2026

We're Hiring! Are you a detail-oriented person who can keep multiple priorities moving? Join our team as a Confidential Executive Assistant, providing high-level admin support to RIPTA's CEO and Executive Office. Apply online before Aug. 21, 2026: RIPTA.com/careers.

Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

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Proud to be a Vietnamese American and love sharing about my culture with others! ❤️💛 Added two Vietnamese spots to this @ripta.com food guide I created in 2023: VietCrave in Smithfield and Mint & Maki in Pawtuxet Village! 🥖🍜

Designed By: Kenny Uong

RIPTA RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Busable Vietnamese Food Spots

Pho Horn's Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
R-Line & Route 71
Pawtucket

Lotus Pepper Vietnamese Home Cooking
Route 1
Providence

ASIAN BAKERY & FAST FOOD VIETNAMESE SANDWICH
R-Line, Routes 17, 18, 19, 20, 22 & 31
Providence

BANH MI & BUBBLE TEA
Routes 21 & 22
Cranston

MINH HAI RESTAURANT Vietnamese Cuisine
Route 21
Cranston

HON'S HOUSE OF NOODLE SOUP
Route 21
Cranston

VietCrave
Route 9x
Smithfield

Mint & Maki
Route 4
Pawtuxet Village

PHỞ SÀI GÒN & BAR VIETNAMESE & CHINESE CUISINE
Route 22
Cranston

Sunrise VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
401-848-4545
Routes 60, 63 & 64
Middletown

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 07/08/2026

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this year, we thought we'd turn back the calendar to 1976 and share these bicentennial bus wraps commemorating the nation's 200th birthday! 🗽 Celebrating 60 years, one story at a time. Learn more at RIPTA.com/60Years.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 07/08/2026

Help us design a new fast transit service to connect the Providence metro area by sharing your thoughts! 🚌🚆 Take the Metro Connector survey and provide important feedback on the route's path, destinations, and mode (light rail or bus rapid transit): tinyurl.com/yc84e9j2

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 05/08/2026

RIPTA will run a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Victory Day, Monday, August 10, 2026. All RIPTA Offices, except for the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed. Click here for details: RIPTA.com/node/1201

RIPTA @ripta.com · 05/08/2026

What does the United Electric Railways Company, which operated streetcars and trolleys in the mid-1900s before RIPTA, have to do with the band Green Day? Learn the answer to that and more in this great video by David Lawlor for @goprovidence.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/443dbrza

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 04/08/2026

Flex On Demand is making it easier to get around Northern Aquidneck Island! Last week, we joined RI Senator Linda Ujifusa, Conley Zani, and community members for a field trip highlighting how this on-demand service connects people to places. Learn more at RIPTA.com/FlexOnDemand.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Happy Transit Tuesday, Providence! ⚓️🚌 @ripta.com

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 03/08/2026

New look, same stop! 🎨RIPTA and the city of Providence unveiled two public art bus shelters in Ward 14, transforming everyday transit spaces into vibrant community landmarks celebrating the history & character of Providence's Wanskuck neighborhood. Learn more at: RIPTA.com/node/1198

RIPTA @ripta.com · 27/07/2026

Join us for a public information session TODAY, July 27 to learn about how we're connecting Warwick, Cranston, Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls through bus rapid transit (BRT) or light rail. 🚌🚆Details: RIPTA.com/MetroConnector

RIPTA @ripta.com · 23/07/2026

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 22/07/2026

Help shape the future of transit in the #Providence metro area! 🚌🚆Share your thoughts on which routes and destinations should be served and whether the Metro Connector should be light rail or bus rapid transit. Click here to take the survey: tinyurl.com/yc84e9j2

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Yellow rice with stewed chicken and veggies from a Puerto Rican & Dominican spot in Woonsocket, RI called Ocean Cafe Restaurant 🌊🇵🇷🇩🇴 If using transit: @ripta.com Routes 54, 87 & Flex On Demand 281/282 🚌🚐

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 22/07/2026

Enjoy free service to South County beaches on Governor's Bay Day! ☀️🌊🚌 RIPTA will waive the roundtrip fare on the South County Express Beach Bus on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Service will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit tinyurl.com/445k76n7 for schedule info.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Morning bus ride on @ripta.com Route 71 to Central Falls! 🚌🏢⚓️