Mass Transit: There are two organizations managing the mass transit facilities of Detroit. Within the city of Detroit, the public transportation facilities are provided by Detroit Department of Transportation, which provides bus services till the city's borders. In the suburbs of Detroit, the public transportation is provided by Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation. Detroit also has a light rail system, called People Mover, which is the best way to get around Detroit's riverfront/business district. Other means of traveling in Detroit is by Amtrak and by the Greyhound Bus.
Airports: There is one main airport in Detroit in which passenger flights operate. This is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). It is located in close by Romulus. Another airport of Detroit is the Coleman A. Young International Airport. This is a general aviation airport serving the Metropolitan Detroit
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region from downtown Detroit. Another small airport of Detroit is the Willow Run Airport.
Taxis: : The taxis are a popular mode of transport for the people of Detroit. You can hail a taxi on the streets of the city center. For other locations, taxis can be ordered by phone or hired at stands at most major hotels. The taxis charge an initial charge of $2.50, with additional charge of $1.60 per mile.
Online Booking of Flights: Almost all major airlines serve the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. There are nearly 1,000 arrivals and departures from this airport daily. Some of the major carriers that serve this airport are Continental Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Northwest Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, etc. You can book flights to and from Detroit in these and many other airlines online.
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