Pets On Board Transit O.K.

Thursday, June 18, 2009 09:33 AM

Prince George, B.C.- The pilot project allowing transit passengers to take their small, caged, pets on board P.G. transit has been a success and will be implemented full time.

Over the trial period of six-months, there were no reported problems with pets on board the Prince George transit system.

There are guidelines that must still be followed:

Only small fur-bearing and feathered pets contained in secure, clean, hand-held cages are permitted on the buses.
The cage should be appropriate to the pet's size.
Cages must be small enough to fit on the owner’s lap.
One hand-held cage per passenger.
Passengers must hold onto their cages at all times and are responsible for the safety of their pets. If there is room on the bus, you can place the cage beside you on the floor. The cage should not block the aisle or restrict other passengers.
Your transit driver may refuse a trip if your pet poses a health or safety risk, or if it misbehaves.
When the bus is busy, there may not be room for your pet. Call BC Transit and ask which trips tend to be busy.

Certified assistance animals may continue to use public transit as always. Owners of assistance animals should be prepared to show the animal's verification of training.

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