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RIPTA launches free bus service out of Central Falls

Economic Activity 03/07/2022

CENTRAL FALLS - Public transit riders out of Central Falls can take the bus for free under a state pilot program that started Monday. Gov....

RIPTA touts benefits of new downtown bus hub in first community...

Government 02/24/2022

PROVIDENCE – After outrage over the lack of public input on a prior downtown transit proposal, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority stressed the...

RIPTA riders say Kennedy Plaza remains best option for downtown bus...

Economic Activity 02/23/2022

PROVIDENCE - An indoor transit center on Dorrance Street has been widely viewed as the most popular plan to replace the aging, and at...

AG demands records on RIPTA data breach

Government 02/03/2022

PROVIDENCE – The state’s top legal officer is ordering the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and UnitedHealthcare to turn over documents showing what they...

McKee touts strategy for downtown bus hub project in transportation forum

Economic Activity 01/14/2022

PROVIDENCE - Amid recent community debate over bike lanes and bus-hub improvements in the capital city, Gov. Daniel J. McKee is stressing the importance...

ACLU demands answers about transit agency data breach

Government 12/29/2021

PROVIDENCE (AP) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is demanding more answers about a data breach at the state's public bus...

DECISION PAYING DIVIDENDS: Manny Tampella, manager of La Masseria restaurant in East Greenwich, says the Main Street eatery is experiencing its “best year ever,” helped in part by the traditionally dine-in restaurant’s decision to start offering takeout meals. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I.’s resilient downtowns: Main Streets across the state scarred but ready...

Coronavirus 10/15/2021

In downtown Pawtucket, a bookstore reinvented itself by beefing up its online presence and ramping up services for fledgling authors looking to self-publish their...

RIPTA hampered by communication problems caused by ‘cybersecurity issue’

Government 08/11/2021

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority has been plagued by communication and computer problems following a cybersecurity incident that occurred late last week. RIPTA...

RIPTA an alternative for riders affected by MBTA South Attleboro repairs

Economic Activity 03/10/2021

ATTLEBORO – The South Attleboro commuter rail station has closed indefinitely for repairs, but affected Rhode Island riders can use bus service to connect...