Transport with Pets
Our ageing population and those that are unable to drive often experience social isolation without being able to access transport options. One of our goals is to increase access to public transport options that allow pets.
Taxis and Uber Drivers
Currently if you need assistance with transport you can ask your taxi driver if he/she will accept pets. Uber drivers are also often more flexible.
Having smaller pets in a carrier and explaining this is the case to the driver increases the likelihood that a driver will allow a pet in their clean car!
Volunteer Services
Northside Community Service, as part of their Pet Assistance and Wellbeing Service (PAWS) is also able to assist with transport of pets for grooming or veterinary visits. This can be included in your Home Care Package. More details are available here.
Buses in Canberra
Currently in the ACT, ACTION bus drivers are allowed to let pets onto their buses, however it is at the discretion of the driver.
There are a number of things you can do to increase the likelihood of your pet being allowed on the bus:
Pets and Positive Ageing is currently working on a temperament test to assess dogs as suitable for public transport. Please contact us if you have any suggestions or would like to assist in any way.
Taxis and Uber Drivers
Currently if you need assistance with transport you can ask your taxi driver if he/she will accept pets. Uber drivers are also often more flexible.
Having smaller pets in a carrier and explaining this is the case to the driver increases the likelihood that a driver will allow a pet in their clean car!
Volunteer Services
Northside Community Service, as part of their Pet Assistance and Wellbeing Service (PAWS) is also able to assist with transport of pets for grooming or veterinary visits. This can be included in your Home Care Package. More details are available here.
Buses in Canberra
Currently in the ACT, ACTION bus drivers are allowed to let pets onto their buses, however it is at the discretion of the driver.
There are a number of things you can do to increase the likelihood of your pet being allowed on the bus:
- Small pets in carriers (a luggage trolley can work quite well for cat carriers).
- Well-behaved, socialised dogs are more likely to be allowed on, particularly if they are clean and neat in appearance.
- Travelling at quieter times of day when there is more room on the bus for a pet.
- If you need help socialising or training your dog or tips on travelling with your cat, please chat to your veterinarian.
Pets and Positive Ageing is currently working on a temperament test to assess dogs as suitable for public transport. Please contact us if you have any suggestions or would like to assist in any way.