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 58 years of statewide service (1966-2024)
- 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 9,322,856 million fixed-route vehicle miles annually (FY 2023)
- Maintains a fleet of 223 fixed-route buses, 77 paratransit vans and 20 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 2023 Ridership:
Fixed-Route Bus 10,979,987
Flex Services 65,709
RIde Senior/ADA/Disabled Program 294,513
Van Pool Service – 77,904
Total – 11,418,113