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RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY

USDOT 749373 · MC-188496 · PROVIDENCE, RI Authorized

RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY is a carrier registered with the FMCSA under USDOT number 749373, based in PROVIDENCE, RI. It operates in interstate commerce. It holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-188496 and is currently Authorized to operate for hire. Its fleet includes 359 power units and 530 drivers. Its last MCS-150 filing was 2004-08-26, which is past the FMCSA's two-year biennial update requirement. This record was last updated 2026-09-06 from official FMCSA data.

Vetting snapshot

Operating authority
Authorized
USDOT registration
Active
MCS-150 biennial update
Overdue - last filed 2004-08-26
Safety rating
Not rated
Registered with FMCSA
28 years
Fleet
359 power units

Safety record (FMCSA, last 24 months)

Inspections (24 months)
0
Crashes (24 months)
24, 23 with injuries

Safety data as of 2026-06-24.

Insurance on file (FMCSA)

Liability (BIPD)
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, effective 2013-12-09

Insurer filings as recorded by the FMCSA. A certificate from the carrier is not a substitute for the filing on record.

FMCSA record

USDOT Number
749373
MC / Docket Number
MC-188496
Legal Name
RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY
DBA Name
RIPTA
Entity Type
Carrier
USDOT Status
Active
Operating Authority
Authorized
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
CORPORATION
Operation Classification
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Physical Address
265 MELROSE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02907
Mailing Address
265 MELROSE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI
Phone
(401) 784-9500
Fax
(401) 784-9514
Power Units
359
Trucks
0
Total Drivers
530
CDL Drivers
530
Hazmat
No
Cargo Carried
Passengers
Company Officer
RONALD VIVEIROS
MCS-150 Date
2004-08-26
Registered
1998-05-20
Last Updated
2026-09-06

Frequently asked questions

What is RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY's USDOT number and MC number?

RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY's USDOT number is 749373 and its operating-authority docket is MC-188496.

Is RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY authorized to operate for hire?

Yes. RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY currently holds active FMCSA operating authority.

Is RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY's USDOT registration active?

Its USDOT registration status is Active in the latest FMCSA data. Registration status reflects FMCSA filings (such as the biennial MCS-150 update), not whether the company is currently doing business.

Where is RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY based?

RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY is based in 265 MELROSE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02907, according to its FMCSA registration.

How large is RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY's fleet?

RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY reported 359 power units and 530 drivers on its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing.

What is RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY's FMCSA safety rating?

RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY has not been assigned an FMCSA safety rating. Most carriers are unrated; an unrated carrier is not the same as a poorly rated one.

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