Food pantries near you 🍎 RIPTA is proud to support access to essential resources across #RhodeIsland. Visit RIPTA.com/Food to find local food pantries and the bus routes that serve them.

Meet your #RiderOfTheWeek! Providence residents Barbara and Justin ride RIPTA and RIde #paratransit to work, shopping, and appointments. This glowing bride-to-be and her fiancé even rode the Route 21 bus to the Big Cheese in Cranston to celebrate their engagement! #PublicTransit

Scared to #trytransit? Bus Buddy can help! Our trained travel experts will show you everything you need to know about riding the #bus, from waiting at the bus stop to paying your fare. Visit RIPTA.com/BusBuddy to learn more about this free training program from RIPTA.

RIPTA #RiderOfTheWeek Devin rides the bus from Central Falls to downtown Providence, where he runs errands like repairing his glasses and getting a haircut at Urban Fellow. 🚌 His tip for new riders? Thank your driver when you exit the bus!

#RiderOfTheWeek Stuart feels at home using transit to explore his new life in #RhodeIsland. Growing up in New York City, he didn't learn to drive until age 30 - and that's how he likes it! He traded in his keys for a bus pass which he uses to get to work and favorite restaurants.

Your #RiderOfTheWeek, delivered! 📦 We caught up with Tiffany and Carla who ride Route 10x and Route 28 to their jobs at Amazon in Johnston. Amazon covers their fare, letting these ladies worry about better things - like which show to watch next - while someone else drives!

Rewards for trading in your car keys for a trip by bus, train, carpool, walking, or bike? 🚌 It's not magic, it's the @drivelessri.bsky.social app! #Walktober #Transit

What's life like without a car in Rhode Island? Just ask Markus! Whether he's commuting to work, checking out a new restaurant, or thrifting at his go-to spots, this former car-owner relies on RIPTA service to get him everywhere he wants to go. Happy #WeekWithoutDriving, Markus!

Today’s sock choice: multimodality and @ripta.com

RIPTA #RiderOfTheWeek Marisa rides Route 65x to downtown Providence where she works for the educational non-profit @cityyear.bsky.social. 🚌 She finds commuting by bus to be less stressful than driving in traffic, plus she can catch up on her favorite books. Happy #TransitTuesday, Marisa!

L'Shana Tova #roshhashanah

Meet your #RiderOfTheWeek! Anastasiia's family rides RIPTA everywhere from the grocery store to the playground, treating each trip as a mini-lesson to teach her kids social skills and responsibility in a safe and supportive environment. Happy #TransitTuesday, Anastasiia!

Today was disheartening. It will be a moment that I’ll always remember. As a daily rider, I sympathize w/ the challenges that riders will experiencing statewide. I am not going anywhere and will work hard to keep moving transit forward for RI. (Strictly my personal opinion, not a RIPTA statement).

#RiderOfTheWeek Val started riding RIPTA on her commute to downtown Providence. Now retired, she rides to appointments, religious services, and the grocery store. Her tip for riding? Eligible seniors can apply for a Reduced Fare Bus Pass! To learn more, visit: RIPTA.com/seniors

Our #RiderOfTheWeek Alana started riding RIPTA while working at Brown University. Nowadays she works from home but continues to ride the bus to avoid parking hassles. Plus, this biker also likes to rack 'n ride! Learn how you can too with this video: bit.ly/3V0sKdQ

Japanese Pancakes in DePasquale Square

Meet Cindy, your Rider of the Week! 🚌 Cindy loves relaxing on her bus commute to Amica Insurance where she works in sales and client services. Did you know that Amica offers commuter benefits through RIPTA's Wave to Work program? Learn more at RIPTA.com/WaveToWork

Meet the RIPTA Rider of the Week! 🚌 Dally rides the bus to her job at @rwpzoo.bsky.social where she works as a horticulturist. Before that, Dally rode RIPTA to @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social where she attended school. Happy Transit Tuesday, Dally!

As a holder of an MSc in Transport Planning and Management, I just read the Governor’s letter. This is my blunt and personal response (not an official @ripta.com statement): this is outrageous.

I've watched every minute of the recorded oral comments & read the hundreds of written submissions to @ripta.com in response to the painful service reductions and segment and outright eliminations on the table. This 🧵 is strictly my own and is not an official RIPTA statement.

It's #TransitTuesday, our new series highlighting real Rhode Islanders who use public transit to get to work! 🚌 This week we caught up with Zach on his commute from downtown Providence to RIPTA headquarters where he works as a Principal Planner.

The Metro Connector Study is underway. We are evaluating 4 alternatives: two LRT and two BRT routes. Read the update here: www.ripta.com/metroconnect... and see the StoryMap: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1381... that will explain the evaluation process to date, and the four alternatives.

Yesterday PM @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social discussed @ripta.com TMP & Metro Connector and their potentials to foster + regionalism & development in PVD metro and SE MA. Joined w/Cities of Providence, Central Falls and Warwick City of Warwick, SRPEED, SRTA, Jarred Johnston & @growsmartri.bsky.social

November 2019: @ripta.com Transit Forward RI Bus

A report from my parent’s townhouse: cats are enjoying the leather couch.

The @ripta.com Passenger Bldg at Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center had made significant progress. Cannot wait for it to open to provide a comfortable waiting space for @mbta.com riders and our own.

Post @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social @ripta.com Bus

I spy a @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social @ripta.com electric bus.

@ripta.com R-1636 to Centreville Bank Stadium Opener between @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social and @sanantoniofc.bsky.social 📸 RIPTA Tim

First Match at Centreville Bank Stadium: @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social vs @sanantoniofc.bsky.social

How a RIPTA app provides Rhode Islanders an incentive to drive less www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/28/m...

inbox: "RIPTA and Rhode Island FC Announce Official Partnership for Gameday Bus Service" -> this is a critical piece for sustained success at the soon-to-be-opened Tidewater Landing stadium

Today is 🌎 Day. Riding @ripta.com to and from work. Enjoying the great weather finally.

Chocolate and Lemon Bar from Big Feeling Ice Cream

Rainbow over Elmwood

Get your #RIPTA rider starter pack today! Available wherever Wave cards are sold. Limit one per customer.

This sums up what is going on right now re: tariffs.

Cc @ripta.com

Ready for Bike to Work Month 2.0!? We're taking biking in RI to the next level with a brand new transit + rewards app, expanded events in new cities, and cool swag you won't want to miss! 👉 Get started today by signing up for Bike to Work Month 2025 on DriveLessRI.com.

From drivers to mechanics to people behind the scenes, #RIPTA employees have the same goal - to make your commute as smooth as possible. Happy #TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay to the people who keep RI moving forward! bit.ly/4hrD7jW

@ripta.com National Transit Employee Appreciation Day video! Watch it here: youtu.be/iZVAeMJ7FoI?...

Today is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day. TY all operators, mechanics, supervisors, utility staff, transport clerks & 100s others working tgt to move RI everyday. Appreciative as you get me to work (w/ all of you), med appts, shopping & enjoy quality of life in our small vibrant state.

Since the new wage increase took effect last winter, RIPTA CEO tells lawmakers the bus agency has hired 44 new drivers. If RIPTA doesn’t get more funding, those drivers may be out of a job. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/12/r...

Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center Passenger Facility construction update!! Making great progress!! @ripta.com

RIPTA CEO Chris Durand sat down with The Providence Eye to chat about our recent accomplishments, one of his favorite transit agencies, and improvements to Kennedy Plaza. 🚌

@ripta.com Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center Passenger Facility is under construction!! It will feature public restrooms, operator restrooms and break room, a waiting area with seating, Pawtucket Police sub-station and security office & RIPTA customer service window!

RI 👏 FC ⚽️ RIPTA CEO Chris Durand visited Pawtucket last week for a tour of the brand-new RIFC soccer stadium. Our goal? Help get fans to the game with public transit!

Purchased my tickets for @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social. Look forward to the first match on May 3rd!

Bus 78 Last day in January 2025 Providence, RI 📷 Pentax SPII with Pentax 50mm f1.4 🎞️ Catlabsx320 ⚗️ XTOL straight 12'45" #believeinfilm