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 56 years of statewide service (1966-2022)
- Governed by an 8-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 n’ Ride Service at 32 sites around the State of Rhode Island
- Operated 9,627,384 million fixed-route vehicle miles annually (FY 2022)
- Maintains a fleet of 229 fixed-route buses, 72 paratransit vans and 13 Flex vans
- Utilizes over 2 million gallons of fuel per year
- Employs 873 people (budgeted)
- Operates and maintains two facilities in Providence and one in Newport
FY 2022 Ridership:
Fixed-Route Bus 9,310,684
Flex Services 56,747
RIde Senior/ADA/Disabled Program 244,776
Van Pool Service – 71,984
Total – 9,684,191