Mass transit made its first appearance in Rhode Island during the Civil War. For the next 100 years, the private sector ran transit with horse-drawn omnibuses that served the state’s […]

AMTRAK Amtrak, the national rail operator, connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways. With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak […]

The RIde Program is provided for people whose disabilities prevent them from riding RIPTA’s fixed route buses or prevents travel to and from bus stops. This paratransit option provides door […]

It´s time to rethink your ride with CRRI! RIPTA’s Commuter Resource RI program (CRRI) helps Rhode Islanders get around the state while saving time, money and the environment. CRRI is […]

Funded by participating colleges and universities, the University Pass Program (U-PASS), allows students and/or faculty at participating schools to receive transit benefits. Students can ride using their student ID or purchase […]

Rules of Riding We want all of our passengers to enjoy a safe and comfortable ride. Please be sure to observe the following rules when riding RIPTA: Leave front seats […]

RIPTA has focused on green initiatives that cut operating costs while reducing our environmental impact. RIPTA also plays an important role in reducing vehicle emissions in Rhode Island by replacing […]