Austin, TX public transit: No pet dogs allowed
I was reading last night about the many fun things to do in Austin, including grazing at the fabulous (and dog-friendly) Sunset Valley farmer’s market, and it reminded me to call Austin’s Capital Metro this morning to find out about their pet policy. Cap Metro operates buses, streetcars, and now a brand-new rail line in the Austin area, but two separate customer service representatives told me that only service dogs are allowed on board.
How unexpected, and how lame! I always think of Austin as the Seattle of Texas, so it really surprised and disappointed me to learn that Austin’s public transit system is not pet-friendly. Here’s one place where Austin needs to be weirder.
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Yeah… It’s really sad because I know it kept my girlfriend and I from rescuing a dog for a long time. Finally we buckled and just rescued one, but it is going to suck not being able to bus our pup anywhere.
Hi, Toby — I hear you. People are really using public transit these days, and you’d think that Austin, of all places, would be on the leading edge as far as pet policies go. Maybe you and your girlfriend can start a campaign!
that is lame! I live at a new apartment complex (in Austin) that is built at a Metro Rail station. I was googling to see If I could hop on and take the metro rail downtown with my chihuahua because i’ll be staying at a friends downtown condo tonight. Dissapointing to read that I can’t bring her with me……. but, I may stuff her in my purse. LOL