In spite of coronavirus, many Americans are planning a summer road trip getaway. According to a AAA Northeast survey, 68% of members say they’ll hit the road in the U.S. at some point this summer. AAA advises all travelers to follow CDC guidelines, and limit travel to states where COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations are…
Category: Rhode Island
GAS PRICES UP THREE CENTS, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up three cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s June 22 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.06 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is seven cents lower than the national price of $2.13. A year ago at this time, the average…
GAS PRICES UP THREE CENTS, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up three cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s June 15 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.03 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is seven cents lower than the national price of $2.10. A year ago at this time, the average price…
Bad Behavior: Drivers Know It’s Wrong, But Many Choose To Do It Anyway
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s latest research finds drivers who have been in at least one crash in the past two years are significantly more likely to engage in risky behaviors like speeding or texting, even when they think the police may catch them. After three months of staying at home, AAA urges drivers…
AAA NORTHEAST TRAVEL AGENCY LAUNCHES SMARTDEPART
As the travel industry prepares to reopen, travelers want to know what restrictions are in place and how they can ensure safe travels. Through recent traveler sentiment studies, 68% of AAA Northeast members say American road trips and a rediscovery of domestic destinations will be their first foray back into travel, beginning this summer….
GAS PRICES UP ANOTHER TWO CENTS, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up two cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s June 8 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.00 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is three cents lower than the national price of $2.03. A year ago at this time, the average price…
A Perfect Storm? COVID-19 Restrictions Ease As “100 Deadliest Days” Begin for Nation’s Teens
Nationwide, more than 8,300 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2008 to 2018 during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That’s more than seven people a day each summer. The combination of schools closed, activities curtailed, summer jobs canceled, and COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, could prove deadly…
GAS PRICES REMAIN THE SAME, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island remain the same this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s May 26 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.96 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price the same as the national average for regular unleaded. A year ago at this time, the average price in Rhode…
GAS PRICES UP THREE CENTS, SAYS AAA
Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are up three cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast’s May 18 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $1.96 per gallon. Rhode Island’s price is nine cents higher than the national average of $1.87. A year ago at this time, the average price…
AAA REOPENING SELECT MASSACHUSETTS OFFICES TODAY; RMV SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
AAA Northeast is reopening select branch offices in Massachusetts today, while following strict social distancing procedures and CDC guidelines for the protection and benefit of employees and AAA members. Members should visit aaa.com/branches and enter their zip code to find the nearest open office. Everyone will be required to wear a face covering to enter…