Dozens of RIPTA bus routes to see service reductions

Dozens of RIPTA bus routes to see service reductions

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) recently approved changes to its services to avoid cutting routes altogether amid a budget shortfall. In the plan includes service reductions for over 40 routes. MORE: RIPTA board approves plan that includes service reductions, fare increases Boston Globe Reporter Christopher Gavin joined 12 News at 4 Thursday to explain how RIPTA came to this decision, reacti…