Type: Public/Private, Service contracted to private Transportation Company MV Transportation

Union Representation: All DDOT Bus Operators are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26

Fleet Size: 300 Low-Floor and Articulated Buses

Routes: 35

Manufacturer and Powerplant: The Detroit Department of Transportation is a long time customer of New Flyer and Gillig transit buses. DDOT unfortunately has like many transit agencies, shelved any plans to move to alternative fuels because of the costs associated with a transition, as a result buses in Detroit are solely diesel powered. Only 10 of its Xcelsior models carrying the XDE designation as a hybrids.

Fare Collection: There is currently no contactless card payment system in Detroit and there are currently no plans to create one. However many tech companies in Suburban Detroit have submitted low cost proposals which would be able to fill this gap in fare coverage.

Livery: Detroit's bus fleet contains green and yellow themes on a white black drop. DDOT does sell the sides of its fleet for advertising space.

Innovations: DDOT carries out multiple surveys of its routes to constantly analyze ridership and address any areas where changes should be made. 3 of its routes operate one a 24/7 schedule carrying out service all day everyday. DDOT operates in alliance with SMART which carries out bus service to Suburban Detroit.