From today, Detroit will offer free public bus rides to all K-12 students, through its new “Rise to Ride” program, allowing students to travel on DDOT buses at any time by showing a school-issued ID. Announced during Mayor Mary Sheffield’s State of the City address, the initiative aims to improve student attendance, expand access to after-school programs, and reduce transportation barriers, with city and school officials highlighting its role in supporting families and strengthening education outcomes. The program complements broader efforts, including a proposed $2.2m investment in after-school programming and closer coordination with local schools.
