#RiderOfTheWeek
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.
October 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
#RiderOfTheWeek Val started riding RIPTA on her commute to downtown Providence. Now retired, she rides to appointments, religious services, and the grocery store. Her tip for riding? Eligible seniors can apply for a Reduced Fare Bus Pass! To learn more, visit: RIPTA.com/seniors
August 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Our #RiderOfTheWeek Alana started riding RIPTA while working at Brown University. Nowadays she works from home but continues to ride the bus to avoid parking hassles. Plus, this biker also likes to rack 'n ride! Learn how you can too with this video: bit.ly/3V0sKdQ
August 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Meet your #RiderOfTheWeek! Providence residents Barbara and Justin ride RIPTA and RIde #paratransit to work, shopping, and appointments. This glowing bride-to-be and her fiancé even rode the Route 21 bus to the Big Cheese in Cranston to celebrate their engagement! #PublicTransit
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
RIPTA #RiderOfTheWeek Marisa rides Route 65x to downtown Providence where she works for the educational non-profit @cityyear.bsky.social. 🚌 She finds commuting by bus to be less stressful than driving in traffic, plus she can catch up on her favorite books. Happy #TransitTuesday, Marisa!
September 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
RIPTA #RiderOfTheWeek Devin rides the bus from Central Falls to downtown Providence, where he runs errands like repairing his glasses and getting a haircut at Urban Fellow. 🚌 His tip for new riders? Thank your driver when you exit the bus!
October 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#RiderOfTheWeek Stuart feels at home using transit to explore his new life in #RhodeIsland. Growing up in New York City, he didn't learn to drive until age 30 - and that's how he likes it! He traded in his keys for a bus pass which he uses to get to work and favorite restaurants.
October 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Your #RiderOfTheWeek, delivered! 📦 We caught up with Tiffany and Carla who ride Route 10x and Route 28 to their jobs at Amazon in Johnston. Amazon covers their fare, letting these ladies worry about better things - like which show to watch next - while someone else drives!
October 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Awesome feature! I agree with Val about urging Seniors to get a RIPTA Wave card. In the words of a famous RIer, "You'll be glad you did!" #RiderOfTheWeek
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#RiderOfTheWeek Val started riding RIPTA on her commute to downtown Providence. Now retired, she rides to appointments, religious services, and the grocery store. Her tip for riding? Eligible seniors can apply for a Reduced Fare Bus Pass! To learn more, visit: RIPTA.com/seniors
August 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Meet your #RiderOfTheWeek! Anastasiia's family rides RIPTA everywhere from the grocery store to the playground, treating each trip as a mini-lesson to teach her kids social skills and responsibility in a safe and supportive environment. Happy #TransitTuesday, Anastasiia!
September 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#RiderOfTheWeek Irene has been riding RIPTA to work since 1999. A native of New York City, this Brown University professor is accustomed to using public transit which she finds to be cheaper, safer, and more relaxing than driving. Thanks for riding with us, Irene! #TransitTuesday
September 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM