In a move to boost student attendance and make transportation more accessible, the city of Detroit has launched a new pilot program offering free bus rides to K-12 students. The initiative, aimed at promoting equity and convenience, will allow students from low-income families to travel to and from school without the burden of transportation costs. With Detroit's public transportation system often criticized for being unreliable and limited, the free bus ride program is seen as a crucial step towards improving student access to education. As the program rolls out, city officials will closely monitor its impact on student attendance and academic performance.
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