RI Transit Riders

Huge thanks to @BenBerke6 & @OSMediaRI for reporting on @RIPTA_RI's 2025 service cuts. While we are relieved that @GovDanMcKee's budget proposes funding RIPTA's existing budget deficit this year, it does nothing to restore these devastating service cuts: youtube.com/watch?v=WUCtF8…

Bus cuts don’t save much—they just make life harder. Longer waits, overcrowded buses, missed work, missed appointments. More cars, more traffic. Public transit keeps cities moving. When you cut it, people feel it.

Commentary: Because of the slashing of RIPTA’s service, affecting 45 out of its 63 lines, tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders have lost time, income, and the ability to access educational, civic, medical, commercial, and religious opportunities. trib.al/FqLyNn2

Commentary by Rhode Island State Rep. Karen Alzate & @senatormckenney: 'Right-sizing' RIPTA was a mistake and must be reversed 🚌⚓️ @SaveRIPTA @TransitRi bostonglobe.com/2026/03/23/met…

A reminder that Mayor Anne Hidalgo will go down as one of the most consequential mayors of the modern time: a mayor who literally built 600 miles of bike lanes and made hundreds of streets car free in her 12 years as Paris mayor. Bravo.

RIPTA Ridership Dropped 12% After Cuts Forced Riders to Quit Jobs, Lengthen Commutes - h/t Ocean State Media dlvr.it/TRYlkS

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

@_KennyUong_ Happy birthday, Kenny!

25 years ago today: Baby Kenny's first birthday! 🥳🎂🎈 📍Glendale, CA

NEW 🚐 More on-demand public transit! Our Flex On Demand #microtransit service is expanding to Coventry, Newport, West Warwick, and Westerly. Ready to ride? Use offer code "FLEXMORE" to get your first round-trip ride free. Learn more at RIPTA.com/FlexOnDemand. #RhodeIsland

Damn I really miss taking walks around Providence without worrying about getting hit by a car because some sidewalks are unshoveled!

RIPTA bus passes

The latest from @ProvBusNews: when @RIPTA_RI service is cut, the local economy feels it. Public transit is economic infrastructure. It connects people to jobs, businesses to customers, and communities to growth. @PVDStreets @SaveRIPTA @TransitRi tinyurl.com/zwyse7xk

@NCardiB Edit: commuter@ripta.com

I have a really nice bus driver right now and I just want someone to know. @TransitRi who can i tell that I love the driver on the 1622 34 right now?

@NCardiB call (401) 781-9400

I think his name is Franklin

@NCardiB customerservice@ripta.com Just give the bus line, bus number, time and the name of the driver, they'll pass it along!

RIPTA’s service cuts has gotten the attention of some businesses, particularly those that rely on hourly workers and shift employees. WEAKENED CONNECTIONS: RIPTA’s service cuts disrupting sectors of R.I. workforce pbn.com/weakened-conne… via @ProvBusNews

What happens when you properly fund transit? You get improved service!!

@GovDanMcKee riders warned you this would happen, but you didn't listen. Reverse the cuts! It's harming our economy, environment and education!