A survey into the pilot scheme which has seen dogs allowed on board Manchester Metrolink since the start of August will close at the end of October \u2013 and tram passengers are being urged to give their views before it closes to help inform a final decision on whether to make it a permanent fixture on the network.<\/p>\n
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The pilot has been delivered in partnership with tram operator KeolisAmey Metrolink and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and has seen dogs able to travel on the network for the first time \u2013 as long as they follow rules regarding safety, cleanliness and consideration of other passengers.<\/p>\n
Danny Vaughan, TfGM\u2019s Head of Metrolink, said: \u201cI want to thank everyone who has taken part in the survey so far, but I would urge everyone who has a view to have their say before it closes on 31st<\/sup> October. Every response will help local leaders make an informed decision on whether to make this permanent or not.\u201d<\/p>\n The scheme to allow dogs on Metrolink was an election commitment of Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. A final decision on whether to continue it on a permanent basis will be made in January. In the interim period between the survey closing and this date dogs will continue to be allowed to travel on Metrolink.<\/p>\n The survey can be completed online at https:\/\/surveys.tfgm.com\/snapwebhost\/s.asp?k=165825030394<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A survey into the pilot scheme which has seen dogs allowed on board Manchester Metrolink since the start of August will close at the end of October \u2013 and tram passengers are being urged to give their views before it … Continue reading