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 55 years of statewide service (1966-2021)
- Governed by an 8-member appointed Board of Directors
- Serves 36 of 39 Rhode Island communities
- Operates 7 days a week
- Operates 2794 daily trips on weekdays, 1641 on Saturday, 1123 on Sunday on 59 statewide fixed bus routes
- Operates ADA Paratransit Service statewide
- Administers the statewide RIde program for seniors and people with disabilities
- Operates Flex Service in 10 Rhode Island communities
- Provides Park n’ Ride Service at 32 sites around the State of Rhode Island
- Operates 11,111,495 million fixed-route vehicle miles annually
- Maintains a fleet of 240 fixed-route buses, 94 paratransit vans and 17 Flex vans
- Utilizes over 2,006,273.83 million gallons of fuel per year
- Employs 800 people
- Operates and maintains two facilities in Providence and one in Newport
FY 2020 Ridership:
Fixed-Route Bus 13,026,356
Flex Services 59,399
RIde Senior/ADA/Disabled Program 312,382
Van Pool Service – 62,079
Total – 13,460,216
