About RIPTA
RIPTA at a Glance
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
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