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 59 years of statewide service (1966-2025)
• Governed by a 9-member appointed Board of Directors
• Serves 37 of 39 Rhode Island communities
• Operates 7 days a week
• Operates 2,700 daily trips on over 58 statewide fixed-bus routes
• Operates ADA Paratransit Service statewide
• Administers the statewide RIde paratransit program for seniors and people with disabilities
• Operates Flex Service in 10 Rhode Island communities
• Provides Park & Ride Service at 32 sites around the State of Rhode Island
• Operated 8,828,247 million fixed-route vehicle miles annually (FY 2024)
• Maintains a fleet of 230 fixed-route buses, 96 paratransit vans and 20 Flex vans
• Utilizes over 2 million gallons of fuel per year
• Employs 896 people (budgeted)
• Operates and maintains two facilities in Providence and one in Newport

FY 2024 Ridership:
Fixed-Route Bus 12,662,251
Flex Services 64,031
RIde Senior/ADA/Disabled Program 288,736
Van Pool Service – 82,007
Total – 13,097,025

Year In Review: 2022, 2023, 2024

National Transit Database (NTD) Transit Agency Profile

This agency profile is a snapshot, by fiscal year, of RIPTA’s performance and operations as recorded in the national database used to track public transportation across the United States.