Dogs set to be allowed on Metrolink trams permanently after trial deemed success
Pet dogs are set to be allowed on trams permanently in Greater Manchester after a pilot launched last summer has been declared a 'success'. The three-month trial came to an end in October, but dogs have still been allowed to travel on trams while a decision on making it permanent is made.
A Metrolink and Rail Sub-Committee report reveals the results of the pilot, describing the response to allowing dogs on trams as 'largely positive'. Some concerns were raised, including attacks, allergies and use of carriage space. Almost 80 pc who took part in an online survey - which received more than 3,500 responses, mostly from dog owners - agreed the pilot should continue. Of those who do not own a dog, only 50 pc were in favour while the most frequent travellers tended to be less in favour, although still mostly agreed.TfGM received 27 phone calls from people opposing the pilot as well as 25 emails which were 'largely negative'.
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