Building a Better Detroit Through Better Public Transit
TRU advocates for a seamless transit network that connects our communities to empower riders, create vibrant neighborhoods, and help Michigan thrive.

Who We Are
TRU believes everyone should be able to get where they need to go.
Transportation Riders United (TRU) is your voice for accessible, reliable, and affordable public transit in the greater Detroit region. Since 1999, we’ve been fighting to make sure everyone has the freedom to get where they need to go – to work, school, healthcare, and more.
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Latest Updates
TRU releases new State of Transit Report
January 27, 2025
Transit Impact Stories: Dawn Hammontree
January 15, 2025
“Double DDOT,” TRU and Allies Urge City Leaders
January 6, 2025
TRU 2024 Year in Review
December 29, 2024
Big Win for Transit Expansion: Ending Opt-Outs!
December 21, 2024
Civic Academy Boosts Local Transit Knowledge
December 15, 2024
TRU Served Detroit with Za’Nyia Kelly an Inaugural Climate Corps Fellow!
November 14, 2024
Election Wins for Transit, and Challenges Ahead
November 6, 2024
What Michigan Could Build: SOAR Reform
October 30, 2024
CityNerd X TRU in Review
September 25, 2024
Tell SMART We Need Buses More Places, More Often
September 20, 2024
Could You Go a Week Without Driving?
September 17, 2024
Let's Ride Together
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Transit Impact Stories: Nikki Nolan
“I love public transportation, […] it allows me independence.” I love public transportation. I started riding the bus when my mom got a job that meant she couldn’t pick me up from high school anymore. One time I took an ...
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