Downtown Detroit is Getting Free Electric Carts
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Beginning April 1, Gest electric carts will be available as a transportation means for people heading to a variety Detroit hotspots and neighborhoods, including downtown, Eastern Market, Corktown and Midtown.
The rides are free to the rider, to boot.
Right now, Detroit is getting two carts, and both of them are heated and weather-proof. They can get up to 25 miles per hour and transport 5 to 7 passengers.
To snag the cart, you need to download the app via Apple or Google Play. Driver tips are encouraged.
Starting April 1, the carts will be in operation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
For more information, head to GuestCarts.com.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
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