When someone says Detroit doesn't have mass transit I can't wait to be annoying. I quickly raise my hand and point out that, yes, Detroit does have mass transit.
It's called buses.
Buses are not fashionable means of mass transit, but those lumbering beasts will take a suburbanite downtown to see a ball game or a historical site, such as a plaque celebrating the underground railroad.
If President Obama has his way, people will take overhead light rail trains to learn about the underground railroad.And they will be confused.
Lately, the masses in Detroit say their transit system is broken. Literally. Mayor Bing says the bus mechanics are purposely working in slow motion to protest a lack of mechanics who might work in normal motion.
Busless drivers are getting paid to sit around playing cards and video games.
Meanwhile, hard-working citizens stand for two hours in the rain waiting for a bus ride to work.
That's not your average two-hour wait. That's two hours on a Detroit street.

When someone says Detroit doesn't have mass transit I can't wait to be annoying. I quickly raise my hand and point out that, yes, Detroit does have mass transit.
It's called buses.
Buses are not fashionable means of mass transit, but those lumbering beasts will take a suburbanite downtown to see a ball game or a historical site, such as a plaque celebrating the underground railroad.
If President Obama has his way, people will take overhead light rail trains to learn about the underground railroad.And they will be confused.
Lately, the masses in Detroit say their transit system is broken. Literally. Mayor Bing says the bus mechanics are purposely working in slow motion to protest a lack of mechanics who might work in normal motion.
Busless drivers are getting paid to sit around playing cards and video games.
Meanwhile, hard-working citizens stand for two hours in the rain waiting for a bus ride to work.
That's not your average two-hour wait. That's two hours on a Detroit street.