Everyone loves their pets, but some want to take them everywhere. While the rules for pets on public transit vary by agency, service animals are always allowed as long as they are leashed. See below for a top line of rules for the major transit agencies around the bay. Click TMASF Connects Commutes Buses & Shuttles or TMASF Connects Commutes Rails & Ferries.

• Service animals must be leashed and under owner’s control
• Non-service animals cannot ride during weekday commute hours
• (5-9 AM & 3-7 PM)
• All other pets must be carried in small closed pet containers
• Fares equal to the owners must be paid for your pal

• Service animals must be leashed and under owner’s control
• Other pets brought on the bus must be in a secure container and small enough to fit on the owners lap
• With all animals, the owner is responsible for any damage or injury caused while on the bus
• The driver can remove the animal and the passenger solely at his discretion

• Pets are permitted on buses as long as they are in an approved carrier

• BART allows small pet in carriers on all their trains

• Special assistance animals and animals in hand-carried carriers are allowed

• Special assistance animals and animals in hand-carried carriers are allowed

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