If there's one thing most teens know about it's having to take the bus. Many people throughout Detroit rely on public transportation to get where they need to go. A lot of them are students who unfortunately don’t have a way to get to school and back. Not having a car makes it even harder to get a job and make the money to buy one.
The DDOT (Detroit Department of Transportation) is how most teens get from place to place.
“The bus is my means of transportation,” said Benjamin Carson senior Alex Sims.
A lot of teens wake up early just to get to school on time. High schools even recognize that the bus is most only way of transport, so they give out bus cards each semester. A bus card allows high school students to ride the bus without paying money.
There is always a lot happening in Detroit but the bus system is always running seven days a week, all year round. Not every teen likes the DDOT bus system or Detroit transportation in general, though.
There have been complaints about the DDOT system and its safety.
“I’ve seen a people arguing and fighting” said sophomore Christopher Patterson.
On the other hand, some teens feels safe on the bus when they are with people they know.
“I feel safe because I’m with family,” said sophomore Brittney Williams.
