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 nā 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
