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RIPTA Service Will Operate Holiday Schedule on

 

Monday, October 11, 2021, for Columbus Day

 

Holiday

 

RIPTA Administrative Offices Will Be Closed on the Holiday

 

 

Providence, Rhode Island, September 30, 2021 -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule for all fixed-route and paratransit service on Monday, October 11, 2021 for the Columbus Day Holiday. All RIPTA offices will be closed on the Monday holiday.

 

RIPTA Flex Routes will not be operating on the holiday except for Flex Route 203 (URI/Narragansett/South Kingstown) which will operate from 10 am to 5 pm.  The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the RIde paratransit reservation line (461-9760) will not be staffed on the holiday.  However, Flex and RIde passengers can leave a detailed message on the appropriate phone lines if they want to schedule an upcoming trip.

 

 

For more information on holiday schedules or other RIPTA services, passengers can call 781-9400 or visit ripta.com.

 

 

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