Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh
Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.
How we scored it · 5 factors
Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.
Safety
FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026- Total inspections
- 0
- Driver inspections
- 0
- Vehicle inspections
- 0
- People injured
- 33
- Fatalities
- 0
- FMCSA rating
- Not rated
Enforcement
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Equipment
Operations & cargo
Identity & federal record
FMCSA census · MCS-150- USDOT
- 749373
- MC / docket
- MC-188496
- Legal name
- Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
- DBA
- Ripta
- Entity type
- Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- First registered
- May 20, 1998
- Last MCS-150
- Aug 26, 2004
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Drivers (CDL)
- 530 (530)
- Hazmat
- No
- Business type
- Corporation
Fraud & network signals
For review, not a verdict.
Frequently asked
What is Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's USDOT number?
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's USDOT number is 749373 and its docket number is MC188496.
Is Rhode Island Public Transit Authority authorized to operate?
Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.
What is Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's safety record?
Over the last 24 months: 0 roadside inspections, and 31 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.
How big is Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's fleet?
359 power units and 530 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 26, 2004.
What insurance does Rhode Island Public Transit Authority carry?
$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file.
Where is Rhode Island Public Transit Authority located?
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is located at 265 Melrose Street, Providence, RI, 02907. Phone: (401) 784-9500.
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