RIPTA Reducing Bus Route Frequency
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 […]
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![[CREDIT: RI.gov] The TSA has ended its mask mandate for public travel. The Biden Administration is challenging a judge's order to end the mandate.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/RI-COVID-19-masks-140x140.png)
RIPTA: Masks Optional, Mandate Debated
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
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?
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 […]
![[CREDIT: Mayor Avedisian's Office] Mayor Scott Avedisian has named Ray Studley as his new Chief of Staff.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Avedisian-Studley-140x140.jpg)
Avedisian Rumored to Be Next RIPTA CEO
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
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
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
Warwick, RI — New temporary bus stops have been set up at Tidewater and Longmeadow Drives for RIPTA’s Route 3A, Warwick Neck.
