Transport officials in Detroit are investigating an unusual incident in which two horses were led onto a public bus before exiting through its rear doors. A video showing the incident has since gone viral on social media.
Detroit transport officials respond to horse incident
The transport authority also clarified that its buses are not open to all animals. Under its rules, only service animals are permitted on board. It remains unclear how many passengers were inside the bus when the incident occurred. Officials have also not established whether the horses were claimed to be service animals.
DDOT said it was aware of the incident and was taking steps to address it. The department said allowing the horses onto the bus was against its rules and could have created problems for passengers. “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,” the department said in a statement on Tuesday.
Alexis Ware, deputy director of media relations for the Detroit mayor’s office, also confirmed its authenticity. The city has launched an investigation and is expected to share further details on Thursday, November 12. She added that DDOT had identified the bus driver.
“It is a real video,” Ware said in an email to Detroit Free Press.
