Dogs not allowed on some buses

nick - no thanks, why the hell do you think we need these crazy bus drivers up here (in the "wilds of Scotland"?! You flippin' keep 'em down there!

Would I be right in thinking that it is the Jack Russell breed which has the best trajectory of all dogs being ejected off buses?

I think we are all agreed that the Bulldog has the worst as it could not really be described as a trajectory. It is less like Arc and more like bouncing chest of drawers, yes?

Where I live there is a clear notice on all bus stops and buses that the only dogs
officially allowed on buses are those owned by blind people. All other dogs are permitted at
the discretion of the bus drivers. If the buses are full or the dog looks aggressive then quite rightly the driver should say no. I am quite happy to leave the decision to the driver just so long as dogs keep off the seats. However, dogs look very unhappy being pushed and pulled around in the aisle and I am sure given the choice they would much rather walk!

The NHS needs to open up a psychiatric centre somewhere - preferably in the wilds of Scotland - devoted to psychotic bus drivers who haven't got an ounce of humanity in them. They could be taught to at least 'pretend' to be human, although it is a tall order I think.

OMG!! Has this argument not been done to death already some weeks ago.

It's just another excuse for Nikki to get on her high horse again and start ranting about how much better animals are than humans.

Err....
At the risk of getting lynched here.... Why do so many people WANT to take their dogs on buses. Surely, the idea of taking your dog for a walk means just that.
Personally I have a little phobia...
Scruffy, smelly, hairy little beasts that leave a trail of drool over everything and just when you think they have settled down they start scratching themselves inappropriately. Their breath smells like a*se and I'm terrified that they might lick me. But Dogs, I have no problem with.
I dont want to tar all Bus Drivers with the same brush but there are obviously a small minority who do act like mini hitlers. You hear about drivers not leting pregnant people on, people with buggies, schoolkids, passengers... all getting the brush off. If there not causing a nuisance and if they pay their fare, whats the problem?
However, makes me chuickle to think of Blakey from "On the Buses" saying... "I'll get you Rover"!!!!!

I don't want the human filth either on the bus. I don't want any kind of animal, to share this transportation with me. I don't wnat the animals with mobile phones, loud voices, large newspapers, cartloads of shopping, screaming sprogs, drunken foulmouthed louts. And little old dears with Pekineses or King Charles Spaniels.

Bus drivers obviously have a much harder job than we give them credit for. The aggressive stare, the curt dialogue/grunting, the scruffy appearence, the chip on each shoulder, the egg yolk spilled down their uniform. I used to interpret this as arrogance and lazyness on the part of the bus driver. I used to think of this as an allocation of responsibility far beyond what is sensible for a person of questionable parenting and limited intelligence.

I must be wrong.

And to all those people who think bus driving is easy...please think again. I now realise that difficult decisions have to be made for the sake of mankind. What if he had bent the rules slightly and let the dog on the bus? Consider that. The kid would have been happy, the Police might've had time to catch real criminals and the bus may have even been on time!

Please consider the serious implications before criticising the bus driver's decision.

I used to be a bus driver in the town where I live.

All dogs were allowed on to buses, as long as the minimum fare was paid, and kept on a lead.

As for the comment

"Buses are for humans. We don't want filthy dogs or other creatures carried on the same vehicle."
by "Keep dogs off buses". let me tell you, I've had to stop the bus on numerous occasions to either call police, or tell unruley passengers to get off the bus.Even more so on a Friday or Saturday night when the Stag or hen parties are out, MAKING FOOLS OF THEMSELVES, and VOMITING all over the town.

Come to think of it, I've seen CLEANER dogs, than SOME of the passengers that got on my bus.

So, "Keep dogs off buses" if you don't like it, BUY a BIKE.

Angrydadcalledray: I'm laughing my head off. I've only just figured out what you meant by that. BTW, I used to live near Eltham (I think).

Some bus drivers seem to exhibit almost a sociopathic behaviour pattern when they get behind the wheel of their bus. I actually put drivers one notch below taxi drivers. They can be extremely rude, obnoxious and irritating individuals who really do need to go for some intense therapy.
I pity the poor lad and his puppy. Adults should be demonstrating qualities of reasonableness, flexibility and compassionate humanity, rather than displaying an aggressive intransigence that will do no good for the health of society as a whole. I hope the young lad doesn't allow the incident to detrimentally effect his outlook on life, although I cannot really say that I blame him if he does.

The bus driver in question should be sacked for his attitude and rudeness to the young lad and his puppy. I'd rather sweep the streets than be a bus driver.

Keep dogs off buses:

And I don't want to travel on buses containing filthy dirty humans who stink of stale tobacco, booze, urine, faeces AND halitosis.

My dog does not smell at all, (although admittedly his breath on occasions can be a bit pongey), his manners are perfect, he does not smoke, lurch about half cut making sexist and abusive remarks at women, and he certainly does not smell.

I think you ought to open your eyes and your nostrils to what detritus sometimes travels on public transport before criticising animals.