Northern Aquidneck Flex pilot extension
Rhode Island Public Transit AuthorityRhode Island- Detected
- Aug 20, 2026
- 75 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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From the meeting
The August 2026 CEO update said RIPTA extended its Flex On Demand microtransit pilot within the 231 Flex Zone through December 31, 2026. The pilot expanded service to Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth and serves major employers such as Raytheon and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC). This is an incumbent service signal with a defined end date, which matters for extension, performance, and rebid timing.
- Meeting date
- August 20, 2026
- Agency
- Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
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