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RIPTA @ripta.com · 29/09/2026

We’re hiring! Join our team as a Business Development Officer Help where you'll grow our commuter benefits program, build employer partnerships, and support public transit across Rhode Island. Apply by October 9, 2026 at RIPTA.com/Careers.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 25/09/2026

Our friends at the Rhode Island State Archives found the original bill that signed RIPTA into law, turning 100+ years of privately owned transit operations in the state into a public good. Celebrating 60 years, one story at a time. Learn more at RIPTA.com/60Years.

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 20/08/2026

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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RIPTA @ripta.com · 20/08/2026

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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RIPTA @ripta.com · 20/08/2026

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.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 20/08/2026

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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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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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RIPTA @ripta.com · 21/07/2026

Join us TOMORROW to learn about connecting Warwick, Cranston, Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls through rapid bus service or light rail. 📅Wednesday, July 22 🕐5:30pm – 7:00pm 📍444 Westminster Street, Providence Details: RIPTA.com/MetroConnector

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 20/07/2026

THIS WEEK: RIPTA's Metro Connector study is exploring ways to better connect Warwick, Cranston, Providence, Pawtucket & Central Falls. Learn about the options and have a say in the route and what form (rapid bus or light rail) it takes! 🚌🚆 RIPTA.com/MetroConnector

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 10/07/2026

RIPTA wants to hear from YOU! What’s the best way connect Metro PVD with fast, frequent service? Which activity centers should be on the route and where could dedicated transit lanes provide fast service? Take an online survey or attend a meeting. Details: RIPTA.com/MetroConnector

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 08/07/2026

It's our 60th birthday! 🥳 We're celebrating six decades of service with events and programming all year long. Plus, each week we'll share memories from riders, workers, and our archives with our 60 Years, 60 Stories series. For more info., visit RIPTA.com/60Years.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 02/07/2026

RIPTA will run a Sunday/Holiday schedule Saturday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July. All RIPTA offices, except for the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Friday, July 3. 1/2

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 02/07/2026

Your commute just got easier, Aquidneck Island! ⚓️ The pilot expansion of Flex On Demand service in the 231 Flex Zone will continue serving Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth residents, commuters, and visitors through December 31, 2026. Learn more at RIPTA.com/FlexOnDemand.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 01/07/2026

PC➡️URI ➡️RIC 🎓Our outreach team has been attending first year student summer orientations across the state at Providence College, URI, and Rhode Island College this month as we help incoming freshmen learn about how to get around #RhodeIsland with RIPTA. Welcome to Rhode Island, #ClassOf2030!

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 26/06/2026

RIPTA will run a Sunday/holiday schedule on Saturday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July. All RIPTA offices, except for the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed. 1/2

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 26/06/2026

Flex On Demand, now in northern RI! 🚐 Our Flex On Demand microtransit pilot program has been expanded to include Pascoag, Slatersville, Woonsocket, and Manville. Visit RIPTA.com/FlexOnDemand to download the app today!

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 25/06/2026

We're designing new schedules! 🚌 RIPTA is exploring a redesign of its printed bus schedules to make them easier to read, navigate, and understand. Your feedback will help ensure the new design meets the needs of our riders. Visit tinyurl.com/matz388j to take the survey today.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 18/06/2026

Drive your career forward this summer! 🚌🌊 RIPTA is hiring for Paratransit Operators, Paratransit CDL Trainees, Mechanics, and Utility Workers. Stop by our in-person Open House next week, or visit RIPTA.com/careers to apply online.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 18/06/2026

Summer service changes go into effect SATURDAY, June 20, 2026. Changes include trip time adjustments to Route 23 & Route 65x, plus the start of select summer services like the Beach Bus and shuttle service to the Providence/Newport ferry. 🏖️ Details: RIPTA.com/ServiceChanges.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 18/06/2026

RIPTA will run a Sunday/Holiday schedule TOMORROW, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. All offices will be closed, except for the RIde Paratransit Office and the Newport Transportation Center Customer Service Kiosk. Details: RIPTA.com/node/1089

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 18/06/2026

It's the summer of soccer! ⚽️ With record-level attendance expected for PVD FanZone events, attendees are encouraged to ride RIPTA or carpool whenever possible. Learn how you can find a carpool match to the PVD FanZone in a few easy steps with the @drivelessri.bsky.social app.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 17/06/2026

Next stop: soccer! ⚽ Match Day attendees can ride the Match Day Express Service from the InterLink at T.F. Green International Airport to the Rhode Island Convention Center where they can connect to the Boston Stadium Express bus. For schedules, visit RIPTA.com/soccer.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 17/06/2026

RIPTA will run a Sunday/holiday schedule Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. All offices will be closed, except for the RIde Paratransit Office and the Newport Transportation Center Customer Service Kiosk. Details: RIPTA.com/node/1089

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 17/06/2026

Summer service changes go into effect Saturday, June 20, 2026. Changes include trip time adjustments to Routes 23 and 65x plus the start of select summer services like the Beach Bus and shuttle service to the Providence/Newport ferry. 🏖️ Details: RIPTA.com/ServiceChanges.

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