Detroit Honors Late Bus Driver Jason Hargrove with New Transit Center: A Legacy of Courage and Commitment Amidst Pandemic

Detroit witnessed a heartfelt moment as Mayor Mike Duggan announced the naming of the city’s new transit center in honor of Jason Hargrove, a Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus driver who tragically passed away from COVID-19 in 2020. This tribute comes as a recognition of Hargrove’s dedication and the collective bravery of city workers during the pandemic’s early and uncertain days. Mayor Duggan expressed his sentiment, stating, “As this terminal is being built, I thought to myself that we need to do something to remember Jason Hargrove, to remember the courage of all the men and women in those very dangerous and deadly days,” acknowledging the sacrifices made by police, firefighters, and transit workers. Scheduled to open in May, the transit center, located at the former Dairy Cattle Barn at the State Fairgrounds, is set to become a key hub for city transportation. Jason Hargrove, who was 50 at the time of his death, had shared his concerns about public health and safety in a widely circulated Facebook video dated March 21, 2020. In it, he recounted an incident with a maskless passenger who coughed on him, urging the public to show more respect and consideration towards bus drivers,...