About RIPTA

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 42 years of statewide service (1966-2008)



• Governed by an 8-member appointed Board of Directors



• Serves 38 of 39 Rhode Island communities



• Operates 7 days a week



• Operates 3,300 daily trips on 58 statewide fixed bus routes



• Operates ADA Paratransit Service statewide



• Administers the statewide RIde program for seniors and people with disabilities



• Operates Flex service in 6 Rhode Island communities



• Provides Park n’ Ride Service at 27 sites around the State of Rhode Island



• Operates seasonal Ferry (May 16—October 16) service between Providence and Newport, Rhode Island



• Operates 9.3 million fixed route vehicle miles annually



• Maintains a fleet of 241 fixed route buses, 135 paratransit vans and 17 Flex vans



• Utilizes 2.5 million gallons of fuel per year



• Employs 844 people



• Offers free statewide service on Air Quality Alert Days



• Operates and maintains two facilities in Providence and one in Newport
  
  
• FY 2007 Ridership:
  Fixed Route Bus 24,130,167
  Providence LINK 704,301
  Providence/Newport Ferry 42,988
  Flex Services 375,995
  RIde Senior/ADA/Disabled Program 690,432
  Total: 25,943,883

To discover what RIPTA did to improve your service in FY 07, please click here