This is such a great story.

Detroit man who walks 21 miles to work each day gets new car

wsoctv.com

DETROIT, Mich. — UPDATE: James Robertson’s long walks to work can be a thing of the past now. The Michigan man has received a 2015 Ford Taurus from a local car dealership. Over $300,000 has been raised via an online fundraiser started by a college student.

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“However, when it was suggested that a new federal program might temporarily provide a door-to-door public transit service for Robertson, he said he’d rather see those funds used on a 24/7 bus service that everyone can use.” More