About

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is a quasi-public, independent authority. Established in 1966, RIPTA is authorized to operate public transit services throughout the State of Rhode Island.

• RIPTA has provided 53 years of statewide service (1966-2019)
• Governed by an 8-member appointed Board of Directors
• Serves 36 of 39 Rhode Island communities
• Operates 7 days a week
• Operates 2794 daily trips on weekdays, 1641 on Saturday, 1123 on Sunday on 59 statewide fixed bus routes
• Operates ADA Paratransit Service statewide
• Administers the statewide RIde program for seniors and people with disabilities
• Operates Flex Service in 10 Rhode Island communities
• Provides Park n’ Ride Service at 32 sites around the State of Rhode Island
• Operates 11,111,495 million fixed route vehicle miles annually
• Maintains a fleet of 240 fixed route buses, 94 paratransit vans and 17 Flex vans
• Utilizes over 2,006,273.83 million gallons of fuel per year
• Employs 800 people
• Operates and maintains two facilities in Providence and one in Newport

FY 2019 Ridership:

Fixed-Route Bus 16,029,388

Flex Services 180,195

RIde Senior/ADA/Disabled Program 384,218

Van Pool Service – 17,990

Total - 16,431,596