Today (August 1) marks the beginning of dogs being allowed on Metrolink. The trial, a manifesto pledge made by Andy Burnham which has been delivered by Transport for Greater Manchester and tram operator Keolis Amey Metrolink, will last for three months and will be monitored for safety and respect of other passengers.
While dog owners can now bring their pets on the trams for free, there are rules in place for those wishing to travel with a pooch.
Dogs must be kept on leads and there is a maximum of two dogs per metrolink passenger. The new guidance is now a part of the services conditions of carriage, which includes an option for refusal if the dog appears uncontrolled or dangerous.
Furthermore, dogs are not allowed on seats and must not obstruct the wheelchair spaces on the trams. Read more:Major disruption on three Greater Manchester train lines One dog owner, who is very pleased with the change, Samuel Bell, a Mortgage Broker who lives on Deansgate brought his dog, George, on the tram this morning.
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