In Detroit, a Bus System for the People

Nearly a year ago, Detroit’s plans to build a light-rail system ground to a halt. Budget cuts limited the effectiveness of the city’s bus system. People couldn’t get to work or anywhere else without running into the hassles of Detroit's public transportation system.

“I was furious,” Andy Didorosi said. “Frustration can power so much. I said, 'Screw it, I’m going to do it myself.'”

That’s exactly what he did. The 25-year-old created a fleet of colorful buses (with names such as Lochness, Silver Bullet and Blue) and sent them out to Detroit’s streets. With that, the Detroit Bus Company was born.