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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

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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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The Providence Eye @thepvdeye.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One of the agency’s longest-tenured drivers, John Tancredi, started driving for RIPTA 33 years ago and has watched children grow up on his routes. “Keep going. That’s our job,” said Tancredi. “Pick up people, drop people off. That’s it. It’s simple.”

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As RIPTA Celebrates 60 Years, A Veteran Driver Reflects on 33 Years on the Roads, from Pandemics to Budget Crises

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary on November 7, 2026. One of the agency’s longest-tenured drivers, John Tancredi, started driving for RIPTA 33 year...

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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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American Public Transportation Association @apta-info.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Yesterday, @reed.senate.gov (D-RI); @whitehouse.senate.gov (D-RI); APTA CEO Paul P. Skoutelas; and local officials joined Christopher Durand, CEO, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and the RIPTA team to unveil Rhode Island’s new paratransit fleet. aptapassengertransport.com/transit-lead...

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Transit Leaders Join RIPTA to Unveil New Paratransit Fleet - Passenger Transport

Sens. Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI); APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas; and local officials joined Christopher Durand, chief executive officer, Rhode Island Public Transit Auth...

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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 · 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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Zachary Agush @zagush.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

@ripta.com is hiring for a new Service Planner/Scheduler. Join me and my colleagues as we design and implement the state’s long-range vision Transit Forward RI, providing better mobility for all. Applications due 9/4. If interested to learn more, feel free to msg. www.linkedin.com/posts/zachar...

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Service Planner/Scheduler I Fixed Route | Zachary Agush

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is hiring for a new Service Planner/Scheduler. Join my colleagues and me in designing service that tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders rely on every day to g...

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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 · 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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NBC 10 WJAR, Providence New Bedford @nbc10wjar.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

RIPTA is planning to build a new transportation hub next to the Providence Amtrak station, but details on when shovels might hit the ground for the project are still taking shape. bit.ly/4pYGQva

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RIPTA advances Providence Transit Center plan, but construction timeline remains unclear

RIPTA is planning to build a new transportation hub next to the Providence Amtrak station.

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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 · 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 · 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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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy Independence Day, Rhode Island! It's officially America's 250th birthday - our semiquincentennial. We hope you have a safe and cool holiday as you enjoy the commemorative events across the state this weekend! #RhodeIsland250 #America250 #CelebrateRhodeIsland

Photo of RI250 themed RIPTA bus at parade

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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I honored to say that earlier this afternoon I was unanimously elected Chairperson of the @ripta.com Board of Directors. Looking forward to working with the administration, staff, union members, and the rider community to making RIPTA the best public transit agency in the country. 🚍🚎👍

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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 · 18/05/2026

Join the cast. Drive less. Ride RIPTA. 🚌 Inspired by the dramatic intros of reality TV, The Real Riders of RIPTA puts a transit twist on the #RealHousewivesOfRhodeIsland, starring the real people who ride with us every day – with a little humor and Ocean State attitude. #RHORI

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 01/05/2026

Join RIPTA as we celebrate our 3rd Annual No Pollute Commute #BikeToWork Challenge, running May 1 - May 31, 2026. 🚴‍♂️ Visit RIPTA.com/BikeToWork for a complete list of events. See you out there! #NationalBikeMonth @drivelessri.bsky.social @bikenewportri.bsky.social @bikeleague.org

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 24/04/2026

Help us celebrate RIPTA's 60th birthday! 🚌 🥳 Are you a current or former RIPTA employee? Did your family member work for RIPTA? Do you have any memories riding the bus that you would like to share? Email your submissions to marketing@ripta.com and be part of our story.

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Zachary Agush @zagush.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

At Handel & Haydn Society with father for Water Music and an assortment of other 1600s baroque pieces by Lully, Bach, and Rameau. #musicsunday

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 01/04/2026

Starting today, RIPTA is proud to announce the launch of Espresso Express, a first-of-its-kind pilot program bringing locally roasted coffee from Maria Maria Coffee Bar directly onto your morning commute. 🚌☕ Plus, enjoy contactless ordering through the Wave app!

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 18/03/2026

We 🫶 our riders! Passengers from Central Falls to Newport shared their thanks on Transit App for our drivers today on National #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay. Join us by wishing YOUR driver a Happy National Transit Employee Appreciation Day! Song credit: @transportopia.bsky.social

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 16/03/2026

Hey Uncle RIPTA, what were you like in the '90s? #90s #90sTrend

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Zachary Agush @zagush.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Today’s activity: buying dress clothing. First time since 2019.

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the hype @thehyyyype.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The Strait of Hormuz is open for transit

Scene of Mario jumping around to avoid all the spinning fire sticks in the original Super Mario Bros game

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Zachary Agush @zagush.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Today is my mother’s 70th birthday. Her present was 32 inches of snow.

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Zachary Agush @zagush.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

@ripta.com is not operating service tomorrow. Stay safe.

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Zachary Agush @zagush.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Largest snowfall ever in Rhode Island

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Christopher Gavin @chrisgavin.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Inbox: RIPTA suspending service as of 9 p.m. tonight.

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ArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Self-Portrait (rotated), potential sketch for The Creation of Adam, by Michelangelo, late 15th//early 16th c

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 02/02/2026

We’re hiring! Join our team as a Business Development Officer where you'll grow our commuter benefits program, build employer partnerships, and support public transit across #RhodeIsland. Apply by February 13, 2026 at RIPTA.com/Careers

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 27/01/2026

In 2025, RIPTA connected thousands of Rhode Islanders to jobs, school, healthcare, and opportunity. From new pilot programs and employer partnerships to major infrastructure investments and improved rider tools, we made transit more reliable and easier to use. Learn more at RIPTA.com/YearInReview.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

JUST IN: RIPTA announces that all service will be suspended at 7:30 p.m. due to the snowstorm. www.wpri.com/weather/winter-weather…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

RIPTA said the facility provides “over 500 trips” per day, and there were 241,000 total boardings last year.

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New RIPTA passenger facility opens in Pawtucket

The building is located at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center on Pine Street.

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Dylan Giles @dylancgiles.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Happy opening day to this little guy! 🥳🥳🥳 The @ripta.com Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center Passenger Amenity Building will open at 10 today. Normal hours 8:00-4:30p.

A building with large glass windows, brick facade and a prominent overhanging canopy extends over a transit plaza with snow cleared from walkways under a morning sky with yellow sunlight illuminating buildings in the distance. An apartment building under construction can be seen adjacent to the building.

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 20/01/2026

Glad to join RIPTA this morning for the opening of the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Amenity Building.

Senator Whitehouse smiles with the Rhode Island congressional delegation and others as they cut a ribbon.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 20/01/2026

Now Open: Passenger Amenity Building at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center! @govdanmckee.bsky.social, the FTA, state, and municipal leaders joined RIPTA today to celebrate the opening of the building which features restrooms, seating, and real-time info screens.

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Zachary Agush @zagush.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

It’s 2026. 364 days until 2027.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 04/12/2025

Rider of the Week Nicole has been riding RIPTA since she was a teen. Between #parking costs and peace of mind, this Downtown #Providence resident prefers to leave driving to the pros. Say hi to Nicole next time you're at Providence Noodle Bar. 🍜 Psst - try the Mala Rose Ragu!

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