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Why do SOME bus drivers not allow dogs?
Dogs not allowed on some buses

Inconsistent policy of dogs on buses

I'm not sure if the bus driver should have called the police. At the very least, bus companies should have a clear and consistent policy about dogs on buses.



I travel on buses and trains daily for my work during the week and shopping or leisure weekends. I have done this for a fair number of years and have never seen anything close to what I witnessed yesterday.

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11-11-2007nick - 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!Storm
24-10-2007Would 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 draw...moreDick
15-10-2007Where 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 shou...moreBev
06-10-2007The 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.nick
01-10-2007OMG!! 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.Eddie
27-9-2007Err.... 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 w...moreAngrydadcalledray
26-9-2007I 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...moreKeep the riff-raff and animals off
26-9-2007Bus 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...moreBeefmonkey
26-9-2007I 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 ...moreDel
26-9-2007Angrydadcalledray: 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).Moffat
25-9-2007Some 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...morenick
25-9-2007Keep 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 smok...moreNikki



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