“On behalf of our drivers, staff and riders, we are grateful to Speaker Shekarchi and the House of Representatives for their support and for recognizing the critical importance of a strong statewide public transit system.
The agency has long needed a consistent funding stream to allow us to better support getting Rhode Islanders to work, school and healthcare.
The last time the agency saw a permanent change in its funding structure was over ten years ago; this is a needed improvement, which we are thankful for.” – RIPTA Chief Executive Officer Christopher Durand