Ddot will purchase buses in order to maintain its fleet by replacing up to six (6) 40FT diesel hybrid buses that have met their useful life

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded the City of Detroit's Department of Transportation (DDOT) $7.7 million under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) on June 23, 2025, to procure up to six replacement 40-foot diesel hybrid buses. The project addresses fleet modernization by replacing buses that have reached or exceeded their useful life as determined by the FTA (12 years or 500,000 miles). The new buses will feature reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency, enhancing DDOT's operational capabilities and service quality within its service territory.

The anticipated completion date for this award is July 31, 2030. Upon execution, the replacement buses will improve the overall condition and efficiency of DDOT's transit fleet, directly benefiting both transit operators and customers through enhanced reliability and environmental performance. This award supports the FTA's broader objective of providing capital assistance to urbanized transit agencies for maintaining and improving public transportation infrastructure and services.

Activities

Ddot to purchase up to six (6) buses that have met or exceeded their useful life with new less polluting buses.

Expected outcomes

Ddot expects to have a newer more efficient bus fleet as a result of the purchase.

Intended beneficiaries

Newer buses will improve ddots fleet by bringing IT into a state of good repair to enhance services provided within the service territory. Ddot drivers and customers will benefit from this project.