Avedisian Resigns From RIPTA
By: Rob Borkowski on April 12, 2024 in News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI — RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian has resigned from his position with the RI Public Transit Authority, expressing regret that his recent actions have drawn attention from the agency’s […]
RIPTA Reducing Bus Route Frequency
By: Warwick Post Staff on September 29, 2022 in News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will temporarily reduce bus route frequency starting Saturday, Oct. 22, as it adjusts to a labor shortage. RIPTA won’t eliminate […]
RIPTA: Masks Optional, Mandate Debated
By: Rob Borkowski on April 22, 2022 in COVID-19, News to You
PROVIDENCE — Masks remain an effective protection against spread of COVID-19, and while RIPTA encourages you to use one on their buses if you want, and experts advise using them […]
Grant Powers Central Falls-Warwick Transit Plan
By: Rob Borkowski on November 22, 2021 in News to You
PROVIDENCE – RI’s Congressional delegation has landed a $900,000 grant for Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) plans for a Central Falls – Warwick transit corridor, maybe by bus rapid […]
Happy New Year 2019! What’s Open Today? What’s Up This Week?
By: Rob Borkowski on January 1, 2019 in Good Times
Warwick, RI – Happy Tuesday! It’s a New Year, so put a new calendar on your shopping list, remember to write an 19 at the end when you date your […]
Avedisian Rumored to Be Next RIPTA CEO
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on April 24, 2018 in Breaking News, News to You
WARWICK, RI — Multiple media outlets are reporting that Mayor Scott Avedisian is expected to be named the next Chief Operating Officer of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority as early […]
Unruly RIPTA Passenger Says, ‘Nuts,’ Punches Officer’s Groin
By: Rob Borkowski on March 6, 2017 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police arrested an unruly RIPTA passenger who refused to leave the bus at Showcase Cinemas at 400 Bald Hill Road Feb. 15 at 9:05 p.m. after the man said, “nuts,” then punched an officer in the groin.
RIPTA Bus Crashes into RI Paintball & Airsoft Building on Post Road
By: Rob Borkowski on January 25, 2016 in Breaking News, Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
A RIPTA driver lost control of his bus Monday night at 7:10 p.m., toppling a telephone pole and going up a snow bank before crashing into Rhode Island Paintball & Airsoft building at 1290 Post Road, injuring the driver and one passenger.
RIPTA Moves Bus Stops While Tidewater Drive Bridge Is Closed
By: Joe Hutnak - editorjoe.warwick@gmail.com on September 21, 2014 in Business, News to You
Warwick, RI — New temporary bus stops have been set up at Tidewater and Longmeadow Drives for RIPTA’s Route 3A, Warwick Neck.