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RIPTA Service Will Operate Holiday Schedule on Monday, October 10, 2022 in Honor of Columbus Day

 

Providence, Rhode Island, October 5, 2022 -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, October 10, 2022, in honor of Columbus Day. All RIPTA offices, except for the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022, in celebration of the holiday.

Transportation Centers

The Ticket Window in the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022. The RIPTA Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center will be open on Monday, October 10, 2022.

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, October 10, 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.

For more information on holiday schedules or other RIPTA services,

passengers can call 401-781-9400 or visit RIPTA.com.

 

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