(Providence, RI) -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority says it suffered a cyberattack last week, according to a report from WPRI-TV. The attack disrupted passengers' ability to pay for rides using the Wave smart-fare system, which utilizes a card or cellphone. But it has not stopped the buses from running, according to RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian. Channel 12 reports RIPTA drivers have been instructed to allow any passengers with the Wave app on board, even if it is not functioning.
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