Interesting idea. Seemingly it will be subsidized by sponsors. Best ride for viewing downtown Detroit IMO.

Part of the problem is "the current fare system is one of the leading barriers for convenient use. The equipment is all original to the People Mover with no electronic options - accepting only coins, tokens or magnetic-striped passes purchased in advance,” Cramer said in the release. “Maintaining and finding parts for fare gate repairs is a growing challenge as well.” [Cost to fix? $5 Mil]

As for current funding, "The Free Press noted in 2017 that “the City of Detroit, for example, pays $6.5 million every year as an operating subsidy, and Act 51, the state's main transportation funding formula, provides another $5.6 million.”
https://freep-mi.newsmemory.com?selD...Detroit%20Free Press