RIPTA, or the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, is the public bus service for the whole state of Rhode Island, though their services are heavily concentrated to the eastern part of the state.
History
- RIPTA was founded in 1964 by the Rhode Island General Assembly to supervise and take over the multitude of private bus routes operated in Rhode Island.
- RIPTA began operating its own bus fleet on July 1st, 1966
Routes
- RIPTA offers normal local service routes, express service for commuters or travel over long distances, a limited stop "Rapid Line", and "Flex" van service. Certain routes with high ridership and frequent service are considered "Key Corridor" routes.
- Most non-Flex routes run out of at least one of RIPTA's three main transportation hubs: Providence's Kennedy Center, Newport's Visitor Center, and Pawtucket's Pawtucket Transit Center.
Local Service
Note: Bold indicates Key Corridor route
1, 4, 3, 6, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 49, 50, 51, 55, 56, 57, 58, 63, 64, 67, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 78, 80, 87, 92
Express Service
8X, 9X, 10X, 12X, 14, 24X, 54, 59X, 60, 61X, 62, 65X, 66, 95X, QX
Rapid Line
R-Line
Flex
16, 69, 70, 203, 204, 210, 211, 231, 242, 281, 282, 301
Facilities
RIPTA has two garage/maintenance facilities:
- Providence: 265 Melrose Street
- Middletown: 350 Coddington Highway
Fares
Fare Type
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Adults
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Seniors/Disabled
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Cash On Board
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$2.00
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Free, $1.00, or $2.00•
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Transfers
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$1.00••
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$1.00••
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1-Day Pass
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$6.00
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$6.00
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7-Day Pass
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$25.00
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$25.00
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10-Ride Pass
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$20.00
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$20.00
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Monthly Pass
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$70.00
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$70.00
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RIde (Paratransit)
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$4.00
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$4.00
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•Free for all seniors and disabled people who have low incomes. For everyone else, the fare is the regular fare ($2.00) during peak hours (7:00 AM-9:00 AM, 3:00 PM-6:00 PM on non-holiday weekdays) and $1.00 during off-peak hours (All other times)
••Only charged if you pay the on board fare as opposed to a pass
Note: The 1-Day Pass is valid until 2 AM of the following day.
Roster
Active
On Order
Fleet Number(s)
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Build Date
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Manufacturer
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Model
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Engine
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Transmission
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Notes
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No known outstanding orders
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Retired
Fleet Number(s)
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Thumbnail
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Build Date
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Manufacturer
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Model
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Engine
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Transmission
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Notes
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H100
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1957
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GMC
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TGH-3102
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GMC 270
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- Ex-Cranston Transvan C-3
- Exx-CR&L 414.
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0030-0057
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2000
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Nova Bus
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RTS-06 (T82VN)
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Detroit Diesel Series 50 250 hp
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0101-0127
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2001
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OBI
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Orion V (05.501)
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Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR
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Allison B400R
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0201-0205
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2002
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NFI
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C30LF
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Detroit Diesel Series 50G
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Allison B300R
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0461-0484
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2004
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OBI
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Orion V (05.501)
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Cummins ISC
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Allison B400R
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0515-0550
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2005
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Gillig
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Low Floor 40' (G29D102N4)
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Cummins ISL
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Allison B400R
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0531, 0534, and 0549 were among last units to run in April 2021.
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0801-0805
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1960
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GMC
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TDH-4516
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison VH
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1-15
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1999
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Chance
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AH-28 CNG
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Cummins B5.9G
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Allison
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16-19
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2001
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Chance
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AH-28 CNG
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Cummins ISB?
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Allison
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- Trolley replica.
- Converted to diesel in 2008; repowered from Cummins B5.9G.
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20
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2003
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Chance
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AH-28 CNG
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Cummins ISB?
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Allison
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400
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1955
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GMC
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TGH-3102
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GMC 270
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- Ex-Transit Line 400
- Exx-Orange St. Bus Line 12.
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401-402
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1956
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GMC
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TGH-3102
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GMC 270
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403
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1957
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GMC
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TGH-3102
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GMC 270
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404-407
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1960
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GMC
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TGH-3102
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GMC 270
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408-409
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1965
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GMC
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TGH-3501
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GMC Toro-Flow
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410
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1966
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GMC
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TGH-3501
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GMC Toro-Flow
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413
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1954
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GMC
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TGH-3102
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GMC 270
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501-503
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1951
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GMC
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TDM-4509
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Detroit Diesel 6-71
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Manual
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- Ex-Transit Line 501-503
- Exx-Short Line 201-202 & 204.
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504
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1950
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GMC
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TDM-4509
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Detroit Diesel 6-71
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Manual
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505-506
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1964
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GMC
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TDH-3501
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GMC Toro-Flow
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- Ex-Auch Inter-Borough Transit 643 & 642.
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507-508
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1965
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GMC
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TDH-3501
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GMC Toro-Flow
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- Ex-Auch Inter-Borough Transit 651-652, 508
- Exx-Huntingdon Coach 402.
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701-702
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1970
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GMC
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PD-4905
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Detroit Diesel 8V71
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4-speed manual
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761-769
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1976
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GMC
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T6H-4523A
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison
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801-804
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1980
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TMC
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T-30 CityCruiser
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Detroit Diesel 6V53T
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Allison MT-643
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831-835
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1983
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Neoplan USA
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AN460A
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Detroit Diesel 8V92TA
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Allison HT-740
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0912-0935
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2009
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Gillig
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Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)
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Cummins ISL
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Allison B400R
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- 0912 was originally numbered 1001.
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1801-1815
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1961
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GMC
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TDH-4517
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison VH
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3801-3845
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1953
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GMC
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TDH-5105
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Detroit Diesel 6-71
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Allison VH
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4001
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1966
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GMC
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SDM-5302
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Detroit Diesel 8V71N
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Manual
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4002-4004
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1967
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GMC
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SDM-5302
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Detroit Diesel 8V71N
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Manual
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4034, 4136, 4166, 4186
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1985
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GMC
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RTS-04 (T8J-204) RTS-06 (T8J-206)
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Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
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Allison V730
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4361, 4365-4366, 4368, 4384, 4386, 4388-4389, 4405-4406, 4467, 4473, 4489, 4493, 4495, 4502, 4504
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1986
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GMC
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RTS-06 (T8J-206)
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Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
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Allison V730
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5001
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1966
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GMC
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TDH-5303
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison
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- Ex-ABC.
- Exx-MBTA 6020.
- Acquired 1978.
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5002
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1967
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GMC
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TDH-5303
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison
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5003
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1962
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GMC
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TDH-5301
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison VH
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5004-5014
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1963
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GMC
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TDH-5303
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison VH
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- Ex-MTA/MBTA 5059, 5081, 5056, 5061, 5073, 5052, 5087, 5084, 5039, 5076, 5049.
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6001-6102
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1966
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GMC
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TDH-4519
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison
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7001-7030
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1970
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GMC
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T6H-4521
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison
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7801-7858, 7861-7879
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1978
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GMC
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RTS-03 (TW-7603)
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison V730
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8001-8009
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1970
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GMC
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T6H-5306
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison
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8101-8134
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1981
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GMC
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RTS-04 (T8J-204)
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Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
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Allison V730
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8501-8555
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1985
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Volvo
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B10M
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Volvo
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ZF
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- 1 unit, likely 8554 was repowered with a Detroit Diesel 6L71TA engine.
- Retired in 2001-2002.
- 8536 was converted into a driver Lounge and rest room near downtown Providence, RI. It was spotted in November 2011.[2]
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8801-8864
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1988
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Neoplan USA
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AN440A
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Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
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Allison HTB-748
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- Bought as supplements for 831-835.[3]
- Retired circa 2002-2004.
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9001-9006 (1st)
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1970
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GMC
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T6H-5306A
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Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison
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9001-9028 (2nd)
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1990
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TMC
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RTS-06 (T80-206)
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Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
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9201-9248
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1992
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TMC
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RTS-06 (T80-206)
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Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
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9501-9502
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1995
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AVS
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AVS-22
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Solectrica AC55
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9601-9602
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1996
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Nova Bus
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RTS-06 (T70-206)
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9801-9850
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1998
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Nova Bus
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RTS-06 (RTNFD82)
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Detroit Diesel Series 50 275 hp
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9930-9934
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1999
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Nova Bus
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RTS-06 (RTNFD62)
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Detroit Diesel Series 50 275 hp
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References
RIPTA (official site)