Dogs being accepted on buses

certainly in Scotland on Stage Coach public transport the rule was only one dog per bus/coach, so my guess is that as there were so many dogs the driver took the easy option and allowed zero dogs.

We have not been refused getting on a bus with our dog (one)sometimes free ,but i understand it is up to the driver if dogs are allowed on,   no matter what the company policy is

I have been refused when i had a can of paint

Also been on a bus when a disabled person was refused when the buggy area was already in use by a pram ,(of which the disabled person complained  he should have priority and the lady with all her shopping a toddler and baby in pram should get off 

Stagecoach service website says one well behaved dog at the discretion of the driver - on all routes, not just in Scotland. Other companies have other rules - some more lenient, some more strict. Best to check in advance. 

Yes, best to check. Gloucs buses don't allow any dogs except guide dogs. Some companies charge a small fee, (in Devon for instance) all down to driver's discretion. Maybe three tiny dogs but not three Great Danes etc...just be prepared and do your homework.

Has that changed? or just certain companies as we have taken one of our collies on Pulhams buses

The bus company that runs between Worcester and Hereford, and stops opposite the Bromyard Downs site, does not allow dogs on their buses any more, more's the pity.

Apologies it's Hereford buses which ban dogs except guide dogs.  

No idea if it was Stage Coach or not, but the public buses in Edinburgh City centre allowed Molly the Mutt onboard along with the two dogs of the people we were with

We use quite a few buses when we are away and whilst we don't have dogs we have been on plenty of buses that do. My advice would be to do your research before you go if it is a make or break situation. If you look at Google Earth you can check which bus operators work in the area to want to stay in and there is usually a link to the various company websites.

David

an item on my bucket list was to get a PSV licence, i was 60+, and drive buses/coaches, I already had an HGV licence, again on bucket list, was based at depot in Mcduff, Stage Coach, rule was only one dog at discretion of driver, you could always tell those that were going to be a nuisance if we allowed more than one onboard.