There are more problems that may impact the ability for people to ride the bus.
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority says nearly 60 drivers are retiring and 30 positions need to be filled.
RIPTA had already announced it is reducing the frequency of service on several bus routes starting October 22nd, due to the driver shortage.
Transit authority CEO Scott Avedisian says the reduction of service was preferable to completely cutting some routes.
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