News

September 2021

Rochester Riders hosts “Transportation is Freedom” at Rochester Hills Public Library

On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, Rochester Riders hosted their first in-person event. Participants shared their transit stories and visions for service in our area following a short presentation from our lead organizers.

Lead organizer Thomas Yazbeck gives a presentation on the history of public transportation in the Rochester area.
Members of Rochester Riders, Transportation Riders United, and our parent organization Motor City Freedom Riders came together for this event.

April 2021

Rochester Riders meets with Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter

On Sunday, April 18, 2021 Rochester Riders hosted a town hall with Executive Coulter. View the replay here:

January 2021

Transportation Riders United hosted a virtual interview with Rochester Riders as part of their Transit On Tap miniseries.