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 45 years of statewide service (1966-2012)
  
  
• Governed by an 8-member appointed Board of Directors
  
  
• Serves 34 of 39 Rhode Island communities
  
  
• Operates 7 days a week
  
  
• Operates 3,175 daily trips on 54 statewide fixed bus routes
  
  
• Operates ADA Paratransit Service statewide
  
  
• Administers the statewide RIde program for seniors and people with disabilities
  
  
• Operates Flex Service in 11 Rhode Island communities
• Provides Park n’ Ride Service at 29 sites around the State of Rhode Island
  
  
• Operates 9.3 million fixed route vehicle miles annually
  
  
• Maintains a fleet of 220 fixed - route buses, 129 paratransit vans and 17 Flex vans
  
  
• Utilizes 2.3 million gallons of fuel per year
  
  
• Employs 844 people (FY2012 Budgeted)
  
  
• Offers free statewide service on Air Quality Alert Days
  
  
• Operates and maintains two facilities in Providence and one in Newport
  
  

FY 2012 Ridership:
Fixed Route Bus 19,076,507

Flex Services 279,161

RIde Senior/ADA/Disabled Program 706,347

Total: 20,062,015