Dogs will be allowed to travel on board Metrolink trams until into the New Year despite a trial scheme ending this month, transport bosses have revealed. They said a final, 'permanent basis' decision would be made in early January 2023, but pet pooches would be able to ride in the interim period.
The Manchester Evening News revealed last month the ongoing trial period, which was launched in August, has received a largely positive response - and Transport for Greater Manchester bosses have now revealed more than 2,000 people - a mixture of dog owners and regular passengers who don't have dogs, have commented on a survey designed to shape future policy.
Dogs must be kept on short leads - and there will be no extra travel charge for passengers with them. The scheme, a manifesto pledge made by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, is being delivered by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and tram operator Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM).
