Detroit transit officials looking into 'unsafe' incident where 2 horses boarded public bus
Transit officials in Detroit said they are looking into a recent incident in which two horses were captured on video briefly boarding a public bus.
The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) said in a statement Tuesday that it is "aware of a recent incident where two horses were allowed to walk through a bus as it was pulled over at a bus stop."
Video of the incident shows two people leading two saddled horses onto the bus while it was pulled over at the stop, then exiting from the rear doors several seconds later.
"We are taking appropriate steps to address this incident as it is not consistent with DDOT policy and potentially creates an unsafe and uncomfortable ride for our passengers," DDOT said.
The incident occurred Saturday along 7 Mile East near Strasburg Street. It is unclear how many passengers were on the bus at the time.
DDOT noted that only service animals are allowed on buses and "must be under control by the person with disabilities at all times, must not occupy a seat, and must either sit on the floor, or on the person's lap."
