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RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, 2025

 

Providence, Rhode Island…. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

 

RIPTA Offices

All RIPTA offices will be closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

 

Flex Service

Flex Services will not be available on Monday. The Flex Service reservation line (401-784-9500, EXT. 1220) will not be staffed on Monday.

 

RIde Paratransit Program

On Monday, January 20, 2025, the RIde program will operate on a holiday schedule. The RIde program does not provide standing order trips (recurring service) on RIPTA holidays. If you need a ride on the holiday, please call the RIde reservation line (401-461-9760) before January 20 to schedule a trip for the holiday. The RIde reservation line will not be staffed on Monday; passengers can leave a detailed voicemail message to reserve trips for the next day. 

 

For more information on holiday schedules or other RIPTA services, passengers can call 401-781-9400 or visit RIPTA.com.

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