DETROIT, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, on Thanksgiving, Detroit People Mover patrons will enjoy free rides as they attend downtown Detroit activities. Thousands of people are expected to travel downtown for the Thanksgiving Day parade, Detroit Lions game and winter fun at Campus Martius Park.
From 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., customers may enter fare gates free of charge at any of the People Mover stations. The Free Fare Day is sponsored by Michelin North America, Inc.
"Michelin has several great partnerships in the state of Michigan and providing free transportation on the Detroit People Mover for this busy Thanksgiving is something that we're excited about," said Ken Kruithof, Michelin North America. "Michelin is a mobility company and we hope this partnership helps people get around a little bit easier on this special day for the city."
"We are excited that Michelin has stepped up to partner with us on one of the most important days of the year for the city of Detroit," said Vetra Stephens, PTN-NRS marketing director. "We're hopeful this will help ease traffic and allow people to park all around the city, utilizing the People Mover to reach their destination."
Also for November 27 only, DDOT has coordinated with the People Mover layover of the Eastside routes at the People Mover's Bricktown Station. Affected routes include #7 Cadillac-Harper, #10 Chene, #31 Mack, #34 Gratiot and #48 Van Dyke. DDOT customers should board these routes at Bricktown Station, located on Beaubien St., north of Larned.
Regular People Mover service hours will return on Friday, November 28. Please note that trains will not stop at Grand Circus Park Station, which is closed for renovations.
About the Detroit People Mover
Detroit People Mover (DPM) was constructed in 1987 as part of a planned, regional transportation system. Owned and operated by the Detroit Transportation Corporation, fare is 75 cents per ride. Any combination of U.S. nickels, dimes and quarters or one DPM token may be used for entry. Tokens are available in all DPM stations. Children, ages five and under ride free. The DPM system is accessible to elderly and disabled persons.
About Michelin North America, Inc.
Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, bicycles, Earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelinman.com) employs more than 22,000 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 16 locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
About PTN-NRS Sponsorships / Naming Rights
PTN-NRS is the advertising agency representative for the Detroit Transportation Corporation. Based in Melvindale, Michigan, PTN-NRS develops opportunities for the public and private sector to earn additional revenues through transit advertising, corporate and commercial sponsorships while enhancing marketing and community outreach.
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SOURCE Michelin North America, Inc.; Detroit People Mover
