Summary
The council approved a six-month pilot letting any student 18 and under ride DDOT free by showing an ID. DDOT will study attendance, safety and routes before bringing a permanent program back for an ordinance change.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Cost is covered under the fare ordinance pilot period; the permanent program's fiscal impact will be analyzed before adoption.
✅Who benefits
Detroit students and families struggling with transportation costs and school attendance.
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