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 45 years of statewide service (1966-2011)

•Governed by an 8-member appointed Board of Directors

•Serves 34 of 39 Rhode Island communities

•Operates 7 days a week

•Operates 3,266 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 33 sites around the State of Rhode Island

•Operates 9.3 million fixed route vehicle miles annually

•Maintains a fleet of 240 fixed route buses, 133 paratransit vans and 15 Flex vans

•Utilizes 2.3 million gallons of fuel per year

•Employs 842 people (FY2010 Budgeted)

•Offers free statewide service on Air Quality Alert Days

•Operates and maintains two facilities in Providence and one in Newport

FY 2011 Ridership:
Fixed Route Bus 17,311,378

Flex Services 291,524

RIde Senior/ADA/Disabled Program 641,534

Total: 18,244,436