This dog remains in an ideal provider to ride totally free on a Connect bus in Palmerston North.
Connect has actually released a trial policy permitting family pets onboard its metropolitan bus services.
Connect is Horizons Regional Council’s brand-new traveler transportation brand name.
Horizons transportation services supervisor Mark Read says Connect will be trialling this policy up until completion of October on its metropolitan services.
“We want to allow flexibility and ensure our policies match with other public transport services across the country,” he says.
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“To be eligible to ride, domestic pets must be contained in a carrier that can either sit on the lap of their caregiver or fit in the designated luggage storage area onboard the bus.
“This means, unfortunately, large dogs who are unable to be contained in a carrier of this size – with the exception of service dogs – will not be able to ride at this stage.”
Travellers taking a family pet onboard are needed to take obligation for it, tidying up any mess it makes, guaranteeing the safety of the family pet and other guests on board, and getting their family pet on and off the bus, Read says.
“Pets will travel for free on any of the eligible services with a paying caregiver. At this stage, there is no limit to the type of pet, as long as they are able to be contained within a suitable pet carrier.”
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The brand-new policy updates likewise carry out requirements for bringing food and beverages on board.
“Hot food is not to be consumed on board, while cold food can only be consumed for medical reasons. These rules help us minimise the risk of spills and other mess. You are, however, allowed to transport food home.
“Drinks with a sealed and secured lid are able to be consumed on board bus services. The zero-alcohol tolerance policy on board remains in place.”
