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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

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 8h
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. Can you please let us know where you are getting on the bus, the time of day, the day of the week, and the direction the bus is going in so we can look into this?
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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 · 25/09/2026
Thanks for letting us know. We're happy to hear everything is working!
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Ian Donnis @iandonnis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Can @ripta.com get back on track? My full wide-ranging One on One interview with CEO Christopher Durand www.youtube.com/watch?v=caQg...
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Can RIPTA get back on track? | One on One with Ian Donnis
YouTube video by Ocean State Media
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RIPTA @ripta.com · 24/09/2026
Thanks for getting back to us. Over the summer we migrated our website to a new vendor which causes some links to break. Can you please DM us with your email and Wave account number so we can help?
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RIPTA @ripta.com · 24/09/2026
Hi Sean, can you let us know which bus stop you were at and which direction the bus was headed in so we can look into this?
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Ian Donnis @iandonnis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Radio excerpt of my wide-ranging One on One interview with @ripta.com CEO Christopher Durand: funding public transit, bus hub, Kennedy Plaza, car culture and more. Full interview drops later this week www.oceanstatemedia.org/one-on-one-w...
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‘We need to be responsive to our riders’: RIPTA CEO on the future of public transit in Rhode Island
Christopher Durand says the state’s public transit agency needs long-term financial support to provide reliable service
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RIPTA @ripta.com · 23/09/2026
Hi there, have you tried reaching out to RIPTA's Customer Service for help?
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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 · 18/09/2026
Hi Sean, we will pass along your feedback to our team.
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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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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Thanks @ripta.com Route 19 for the ride to Neutaconkanut Park in Providence! 🚌🌳
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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 · 10/09/2026
Thanks for the feedback, Mo!
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RIPTA @ripta.com · 10/09/2026
Thanks for letting us know, Kenny. We will pass this along to our team.
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RIPTA @ripta.com · 10/09/2026
Hi Eric, thanks for sharing your feedback. We will pass this along to our team.
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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
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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
Thank you for your support!
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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.
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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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Frank Carini @frankcarini.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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 · 28/08/2026
Thanks for the feedback, Kenny!
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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 · 24/08/2026
Thanks for riding with us, Representative!
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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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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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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RIPTA @ripta.com · 18/08/2026
🚌➡️🐦
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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 · 13/08/2026
You got our vote! 🗳️🚌✅
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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 · 12/08/2026
Hi there, thank you for sharing this. We have passed your message along to our team.
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