Detroit: Horses on bus raised safety concerns for riders, animals
Summary
Two horses boarded a Detroit city bus on Seven Mile Road, and transit officials said they appeared to have been brought aboard for reasons other than service. The department said the incident raised safety concerns for passengers and the horses and would be used to retrain bus operators.Key Facts
- Two horses boarded a Detroit city bus on Saturday.
- Detroit transit officials said the horses appeared to have been brought aboard for reasons other than service.
- Officials said the incident raised safety concerns for passengers and the horses.
- The Detroit Department of Transportation said it would use the incident as an opportunity to retrain bus operators.
- The department welcomes service animals that meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Detroit transit policy allows only service animals on buses, and they must sit on the floor or in a passenger's lap.
- A person spoke with someone aboard before the horses walked onto the bus, and the driver lowered the wheelchair ramp.
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