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A largely positive response to an ongoing trial period of allowing pet dogs on board trams has been reported by Metrolink bosses, the Manchester Evening News can reveal. Transport bosses have revealed only 'a few' reports of dog poo on Metrolink platforms have been received, with a single case happening on board a tram.
The scheme, a manifesto pledge made by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, is being delivered by Transport for Greater Manchester and tram operator Keolis Amey Metrolink . A total of 495 tweets on the subject have been received by the Metrolink Twitter account - @MCRMetrolink - with the majority positive. TfGM said its Twitter account - @OfficialTfGM - has received 488 tweets 'split broadly 50/50 positive/negative'.
"Overall, the survey has seen a positive response to allowing dogs on trams, but concerns around allergies, dog behaviour - including persistent barking, and dogs taking up seats and space on the tram have been reported.
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