Aloni Brantley is living at home with her mother as she commutes to campus during her freshman year at Wayne State University.
While her family recently got a car, they previously had to rely on others for transportation for more than a year. Brantley’s mother, LaWanda Parker, said ride-sharing services, such as Lyft, fluctuate and can cost upward of $30 for a one-way trip to some locations within the city.
That’s why Brantley, 18, was thrilled when she recently found out Wayne State is offering bus rides around the city to students and faculty for free. The savings on even affordable public transit options can add up, she said.
“I know it’s only a dollar or two,” said Brantley, a Detroit resident who is planning to major in art with a focus on photography. “But I can use those $2 to save up for something else. A lot of kids my age are trying to get cars or saving up for a laptop or new headphones. I could also buy a quick snack on campus with $2.”
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