The Detroit People Mover

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535 Griswold St Ste 400
Detroit, MI 48226
+1 (313) 224-2160
http://www.thepeoplemover.com
The Detroit Transportation Corporation provides rail transportation services for the City of Detroit, Mich., that augment pedestrian travel and support private and public transportation. The company is the owner and operator of the Detroit People Mover, a fully automated light-rail system that operates on an elevated single-track loop in Detroit's central business district. Detroit People Mover provides connections between the courts and administrative offices of several levels of government, sports arenas, exhibition centers, hotels, and commercial, banking and retail districts. The Detroit Transportation Corporation has a fleet of more than 10 driverless vehicles that are computer controlled and powered by a linear induction motor. Detroit Transportation Corporation maintains its headquarters in Detroit.

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4.5115 reviews
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Bruce K.
8/1/2025

Thirteen stations on the People Mover and in 2025, the rides are free. It's very hard to beat free when it's also convenient and easy. It is a fully automated monorail and the trains run in a...

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Andrea U.
9/10/2025

The people mover has a stop on the second floor in our hotel. It was tricky to find. The Detroit People Mover loop is approximately 2.9 miles long. A full rotation on the automated light rail...

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Andrea D.
9/18/2025

Hadn't been on the people mover in decades. Sad that is the case. Fantastic way to get around time. Was especially fun after a Lions win. Note to riders - deodorant please. If you're holding on up...

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Matt B.
3/1/2025

It's a nice way to make a small loop around downtown to some popular spots. There were a lot of people riding this weekend because of Autorama. By far, the most people I've seen ride at once...

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Aong V.
6/28/2025

We love riding the people mover. It's not a luxury ride, but you can see downtown Detroit, the Detroit River and Canada. It was free when we went. But usually is about 75 cents. I'd recommend it....

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