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Drive Less RI @drivelessri.bsky.social · 1d

We're kicking off our year-long Drive Less RI Challenge with a $50 gift card giveaway to Frog and Toad! 🎁 Enter to win by logging your bike trips, bus rides, train travel, carpools, and walks in the Drive Less RI app. Tune in this Saturday for the winner + next week's prize drop!

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Drive Less RI @drivelessri.bsky.social · 2h

Earn rewards by switching your commute from car to bike, bus, train, walk, or carpool! ✅ Log your green trips to earn discounts, track your emissions saved, and win weekly prizes with Drive Less RI, the new transit + rewards app from @ripta.com. Learn more at DriveLessRI.com.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 2d

Comments like this make our day! 🚌

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 2d

Thanks for letting us know. We will send this feedback to our team.

RIPTA @ripta.com · 4d

RIPTA is upgrading four bus shelters with benches, bike racks, and more in Pawtucket. Starting Monday Oct. 6, 2025, three bus stops on Exchange St. and one bus stop on Goff Ave. will be temporarily relocated to the stops listed on this map: bit.ly/4pUpWxc.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 5d

For more stories like this, follow @americawalks.bsky.social as they promote their nationwide Week Without Driving by sharing perspectives on what life is like for folks who walk, ride, or roll to get to school, work, and beyond. Learn more at weekwithoutdriving.org.

Week Without Driving

Sep 29th – Oct 5th, 2025 - An experience created for everyone to learn firsthand about barriers and challenges for nondrivers. Join, support, or become a host.

weekwithoutdriving.org

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 5d

What's life like without a car in Rhode Island? Just ask Markus! Whether he's commuting to work, checking out a new restaurant, or thrifting at his go-to spots, this former car-owner relies on RIPTA service to get him everywhere he wants to go. Happy #WeekWithoutDriving, Markus!

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 6d

Thanks for letting us know. Can you give us more details about the location of the bus stop?

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 7d

Looking for more stories like Zachary's? Each year,
@americawalks.bsky.social promotes a nationwide #WeekWithoutDriving to encourage folks to give up their cars for a week as a way to experience how people who don't drive navigate life without a car. Learn more at weekwithoutdriving.org.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 7d

Meet Zachary, your #RiderOfTheWeek! This Johnston native uses RIPTA's RIde paratransit program to attend meetings for disability rights and transit advocacy groups. When he's not busy advocating for others, he takes RIde to the movies, restaurants, and to hang out with friends and family.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 7d

Thanks for your question, can you DM us with more details about what you would be interested in using it for?

RIPTA @ripta.com · 7d

Thanks for your interest in being a Bus Buddy, we'd love to open up the program to volunteers in the future!

RIPTA @ripta.com · 7d

We're sorry to hear this happened, thank you for the details we will pass this along to our team so we can look into this.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Week Without Driving from Southern New England! 🚌

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 7d

Heading from Providence, RI to Fall River, MA on @RIPTA.com Route 24L 🚌🌊🏙️

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 9d

Thanks for your comment. Yes, riding the bus may require a multi-modal commute - whether that means walking, biking, or using an e-scooter.

RIPTA @ripta.com · 9d

We're sorry to hear that. RIPTA is prioritizing roadway safety through the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program. We secured federal funding for 31 municipalities statewide to put towards the development of tailored Safety Action Plans. To learn more, visit www.ripta.com/safestreets/

Safe Streets for All

Rhode Island Safe Streets for All Safety is a serious concern for everyone traveling in Rhode Island. Through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe

www.ripta.com

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 12d

Rack it, ride it, bike it - there's no wrong way to get around during the #WeekWithoutDriving! Visit RIPTA.com/Bike for tips on how to get around RI on two wheels, and follow @americawalks.bsky.social to learn about this nationwide event highlighting the lives of car-free Americans.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 12d

Thank you for sharing your story.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 12d

Service changes go into effect this Saturday, September 27, 2025. Have a question? Look out for RIPTA's outreach team in Kennedy Plaza and at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center this week, or visit RIPTA.com/ServiceChanges.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 12d

Want to join the #WeekWithoutDriving with @americawalks.bsky.social, but not sure how to ride the bus? 🚌 Bus Buddy's got you covered! After just one trip with your Bus Buddy, you'll have the confidence to join this nationwide, week-long, car-free movement. Visit RIPTA.com/BusBuddy to learn more.

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Ian Westcott @ianw.org · 13d

Found an old relic in a box of knickknacks. @ripta.com

One side of a RIPTA Providence Link trolley token, in my palm. Shiny brass coin featuring a rubber-tired RIPTA trolley emblem in the center, surrounded by an outer ring with the text “THE PROVIDENCE LINK” at the top and “781-9400” at the bottom.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 13d

Folks who drive are invited to join in the Week Without Driving to experience life from the point of view of a non-driver – whether that means budgeting more time to wait for a bus transfer, or spending extra money on ridesharing – with the goal of understanding and making accessible communities.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 13d

Each year @americawalks.bsky.social promotes their nationwide #WeekWithoutDriving event to help those who have access to a car understand what daily life is like for nearly a third of people in the US who rely on walking, rolling, transit and asking for rides.

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RIPTA @ripta.com · 13d

Thanks for your input. We understand the challenges that come with a reduction in service.

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