Transport for Greater Manchester are running a trial allowing pet dogs onto the Metrolink for the first time.
The pilot starts on Monday 1st August and will run for three months.
People won’t have to pay for your dog to travel, but there are some important rules they must follow when you’re taking a trip with them regarding safety, cleanliness and consideration of other passengers.
Bee Network to work for everybody and for public transport to be as accessible as possible and running a pilot scheme allowing non-assistance dogs on Metrolink was a manifesto commitment made by Andy Burnham during his mayoral re-election campaign.
Currently only assistance dogs are allowed to travel on Metrolink. Non-assistance dogs are allowed on buses and trains, though the rules vary depending on individual operators.
During last year’s Destination: Bee Network public conversation, more than 4,000 people responded to a question asking if they agreed or disagreed with allowing all dogs to travel on trams.
The pilot period and feedback will give Metrolink more valuable insight into how our customers feel about it.
A decision will be made after the pilot ends on 31st October.
The outcome very much depends on the feedback given and Metrolink are encouraging everyone to tell them about their experience travelling with a dog.
