The Ride

Washtenaw Community College is responding to a growing shortage of truck drivers. WCC has partnered with an Ohio-based truck driver training program to offer local opportunities to be trained for almost-immediate employment. WEMU's Cathy Shafran explains.

On this post-election Wednesday, we talk public transportation. The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority asked voters to approve a five-year, 2.38 mill tax levy to expand services and help meet climate and economic equity goals in the community. AAATA CEO Matt Carpenter discussed the plans with WEMU's David Fair.

Voters in Ann Arbor will decide an issue in November that could very well determine the success of the city's A2Zero plan to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2030. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director, Lisa Wozniak, discussed the stakes with Kris Olsson, who is part of a group advocating for passage of the Community Climate Action ballot proposal.

Possessing an Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti district library card could gain you a free bus ride this summer. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority announced today it will no longer require riders to wear face masks. WEMU’s Rina Miller reports.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, also known as The Ride, has issued a statement reminding people using public transportation they are still…

The Motor City Freedom Riders group has launched a symbolic petition asking the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, also known as TheRide, to…

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, also known as TheRide, has started to increase its bus service after making schedule changes in March because…

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, also known as TheRide, will start collecting fares again on August 2nd. TheRide stopped collecting fares in…

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is urging businesses and major institutions, like universities, to help flatten the rush-hour curve as they…