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RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in

Observance of Memorial Day

Monday, May 29, 2023

 

Providence, Rhode Island, May 26, 2023… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.

 

RIPTA Offices

All RIPTA offices will be closed on Memorial Day.

 

Flex Services

Flex Services will not be available on Monday, except for Route 203 (URI/Narragansett/ South Kingstown), which will run on the Sunday schedule from 10am to 5pm. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) will not be staffed on Monday.

 

RIde Paratransit Program

On Monday, May 29, the statewide RIde Program will operate on a holiday schedule. The RIde reservation line (401-461-9760) will not be staffed on Monday. However, RIde passengers can leave a detailed message on the appropriate phone line if they want to schedule an upcoming trip.

 
 

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