RIPTA considers reducing bus frequency on most routes to close budget gap

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Rhode Island’s governor announced a new plan on Monday to resolve RIPTA’s budget shortfall. The proposal would reduce bus frequency on 46 routes, increase fares, and introduce more advertising across the public transit system. Dan McKee said these changes would help the system avoid eliminating bus routes in their entirety. Liza Burkin, a transit activist with the Providence Streets Coalition, said the plan does not solve RIPTA’s budget problems beyond this year. If approved, the proposed service cuts would take effect on September 27.