Detroit's Jason Hargrove Transit Center opens this weekend, expanding city's public bus footprint
Public transit is growing in metro Detroit, getting a major boost with the city's new hub opening at the historic Michigan State Fair Grounds.
Future transit center in Detroit to be named after bus driver who died of Covid
It was an emotional press conference as the wife of late DDOT bus driver Jason Hargrove broke down after hearing about her husband's service to the city before he died.
DDOT welcomes 30 new bus drivers, gets closer to city's goal
“DDOT continues to hire additional operators to reach its target of 600, including another graduating class of nearly 60 new drivers next month,” according to a city news release.
Detroit announces big pay bump for bus drivers, max bonuses of $6,000 a year
More money will hopefully lead to more drivers. The city is aiming to hire 200 more drivers by the end of the year.
Detroit celebrates 10,000 speed humps installed in the city
Detroit is celebrating installing 10,000 speed humps as of Wednesday, Oct. 11. Speed humps began as a limited pilot in 2018, but the initiative has since expanded as speed humps grew in popularity among residents.
Detroit bus driver charged in fatal pedestrian crash had numerous crashes on record, judge says
The 67-year-old victim was crossing the street in Downtown Detroit when a DDOT bus fatally ran over her.
Construction begins on state-of-the art Detroit transit center
Plans for the old dairy cattle barn include building a sleek and modern new bus station that could become a central hub for Detroit transit.
Detroit announces 6-month contracts with four companies to salvage paratransit services
The city council deadlocked on a contract to fully fund transportation for disabled citizens in November. Without a deal, Detroit would be in violation of federal law.
Detroit mayor to use emergency powers to salvage transit for disabled residents
The city of Detroit was notified it was violating federal law for failing to fund paratransit service after the city council voted down a $49 million contract.
Paratransit in Detroit in limbo after council rejects $49M contract
The Detroit Department of Transportation will need to reduce 70% of its services - about 1,000 rides a day if it can't wrangle together a new contract.
Major paratransit contract up for vote in Detroit
The proposed contract includes about 70% of offered services in Detroit. If it's not approved, the city says it will face "serious repercussions" from the federal government.
I-94 in Detroit to close Friday for installation of new Second Avenue bridge
I-94 in Detroit will close starting at 4 a.m. on Friday, July 22, to install a $26 million bridge.
Mary Eatmon, one of Detroit's first female bus drivers, cruises into her 90th birthday in style
Mary Eatmon looked like she hadn't lost her touch while back in the saddle of a green and white DDOT bus. It was a bus she first started driving in 1973.
Detroit public transit fares resume March 15
The Detroit Department of Transportation has resumed collecting bus fares and selling Dart passes to people. The city has put permanent barriers on public transit to keep drivers safe.
Detroit offering 20,000 face masks to DDOT passengers with rear door dispensers
The city of Detroit has constructed face mask dispensers at the back of its DDOT buses and are available for riders taking public transportation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended anyone in public wear a face mask.