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FMCSA registered · Corporation · Authority since 1998

RIPTA

Legal name: RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

PROVIDENCE, RI
DOT
749373
MC Docket
188496
Authority
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

About RIPTA

Ripta is a large fleet operator based in Providence, RI, registered with the FMCSA since 1998 (28 years). The carrier operates 359 power units and 530 drivers, placing it in the top 99th percentile of US for-hire carriers by fleet size. Operating authority: PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS, PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS, AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE. Reported 8,775,000 annual miles for 2004 — approximately 24,443 miles per power unit. Cargo carried includes passengers.

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Fleet & operations

Power units
359

359 buses

Drivers
530
Annual miles
8,775,000

reported for 2004

Cargo carried

Passengers

Equipment owned

Coach
219
Bus 16
140

Data sourced from FMCSA Company Census (public domain). Last refreshed Sep 12, 2026. MCS-150 last updated Aug 2004.