The system was designed to move up to 15 million riders a year, yet in fiscal year 1999-2000 the city was spending $3.00 for every $0.50 rider fare, according to "The Detroit News".
The system was designed to move up to 15 million riders a year, yet in 2008 saw just over 2 million riders. In fiscal year 1999-2000 the city was spending $3.00 for every $0.50 rider fare, according to "The Detroit News".