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Detroit Department of Transportation
We help residents and visitors get to their destinations.
The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is the largest public transit provider in Michigan that serves the City of Detroit, surrounding suburbs, and neighboring cities, including Highland Park and Hamtramck. DDOT prides itself on providing reliable, clean, safe, and efficient service to an average of 85,000 riders daily.
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Use Transit for Essentials Only
To protect the health and safety of our customers and employees, DDOT is temporarily suspending fare collection for all trips and we request that customers limit non-essential bus travel until further notice. Read more.
Responding to COVID-19
DDOT takes the COVID-19 situation very seriously. We are working with the City of Detroit, state and local public health officials and following the CDC’s guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Learn more about DDOT COVID-19 updates.
DDOT COVID-19 Customer Survey
Many of our passengers who ride DDOT are deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to understand better how these unprecedented challenges are impacting your day-to-day travel experience. Please take our brief DDOT COVID-19 Customer Survey.
Surveys are available near the cashier window to complete in English, Spanish, and Arabic at the Rosa Parks Transit Center for a limited time.
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Public Notifications
DDOT Public Notifications include information about weekly service performance, ridership, the Local Advisory Council (LAC) and fares.
