Detroit plans to launch autonomous shuttle pilot this summer

The City of Detroit announced this week that it will launch an autonomous shuttle route later this year. The free,...

Transit advocates want more bus funding in final FY25 state budget

Legislators in Lansing are in the process of finalizing Michigan’s state budget for the 2025 fiscal year. That’s after Gov....

The Metro: New bus route will connect Oakland County communities

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the 492 route would only travel from Oakland University...

Detroit Today: How regional public transit could help solve Michigan’s population decline

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently created the Growing Michigan Together Council — a group hoping to counter Michigan’s stagnating population. As...

“The only way I can go”: How Auburn Hills’ decision to opt out of SMART will affect riders

In Metro Detroit, SMART provides local and regional bus service for anyone who wants to ride, plus supplementary transportation services...

Auburn Hills opts out of SMART bus service

The Auburn Hills City Council voted 5-2 in favor of opting out of the SMART bus system at its meeting...

New to Bus Riding? Here’s Help

A handful of people with the nonprofit Congress of Communities was standing on Vernor Highway in southwest Detroit. They were waiting to take the No. 49 bus, not to go anywhere...