Horses briefly board Detroit bus, prompting safety concerns

CCTV footage captured two riders leading horses onto a public bus in Detroit before they were quickly de‑boarded.

After the driver stopped at a designated stop, the riders discussed the situation with him and walked the horses onto the vehicle for a short period. The City of Detroit’s Department of Transportation confirmed that service animals are permitted on buses under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but said the horses were not service animals and were brought on board for unrelated reasons.

Officials highlighted the safety risks the horses posed to other passengers and to the animals themselves, and announced that additional training will be provided to bus drivers to handle similar incidents in the future.

One of the riders later told local media that the purpose of the stunt was to raise awareness of black cowboys and urban equestrian culture.

The incident has sparked discussion about the appropriate use of public transport for animals that are not covered by disability legislation.

Source: BBC News. Photo: Justin Hamilton / Pexels.