RIPTA to Run Holiday Schedule on New Year’s Day
All RIPTA Offices Will Be Closed
Providence, Rhode Island - In observance of New Year’s Day, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
All RIPTA offices will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Flex Services will not be available on New Year’s Day.
RIde Paratransit Program
The RIde Program will operate on a holiday schedule on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The RIde reservation line will not be staffed on the holiday; however, passengers can leave a detailed voicemail message to reserve trips for the next day. The RIde program does not provide standing order trips (recurring service) on RIPTA holidays. If you need a ride on New Year’s Day, please call the RIde reservation line (401-461-9760) before the holiday to schedule a trip for the holiday.
For more information on schedules or other RIPTA services, please call 401-781-9400 or visit RIPTA.com.
