Pet dogs will be allowed on Greater Manchester trams during a three-month trial, with a two dog per passenger rule.
Oldham’s Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE said, “It’s common sense to allow dogs on trams so I’m glad that Transport for Greater Manchester have finally listened. You can take a dog on a bus or a train with no problem. This trial should be made permanent. We want to see more people encouraged to use public transport so moves like this are very welcome.”
Councillor Sykes’s Liberal Democrat group have previously called for pets to be allowed to travel but the move was blocked by Labour and Conservative councillors (see link below) in November 2015.
Councillor Sykes said, “Hopefully this initial trial period results in something more permanent and responsible dog owners can continue to enjoy the benefits of the tram network.”
Oldham Liberal Democrats call for dogs on trams trial