The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system owned by the City of New York and leased to the New York City Transit Authority, a subsidiary agency of the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The New York City Subway is the largest rapid transit system in the world by number of stations, with 472 stations in operation. Stations are located throughout the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Small domestic pets are permitted on the subway and on buses of New York City Transit and MTA Bus only when they are carried in kennels or similar containers that can be accommodated by you on your lap without annoyance to other passengers. No part of the animal may protrude from the container and pets should not occupy seats. Service animals properly harnessed and accompanying people with disabilities are always welcome in MTA´s network. Taking a pet to the United States involves preparation and planning far in advance of your departure date. Health certificates may be required for entry into some states; you should check with officials in your state of destination prior to your travel date. Find info on bringing a pet into the U.S. More information on the NYC Subway pet policy
Can big dogs ride the subway?
All dogs, with the exception of service animals, must be in some sort of container.
Scroll down to see the best pet carriers for riding the subway with a large dog.
These days, most cities allow certain pets to ride on the subways and buses, though there are restrictions. In New York, for example, dogs traveling on the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) must be in a carrier and must not be a nuisance to other riders. If you have a small dog, placing him in a carrier should be no big deal. But since there’s no limitation on the size of container, even people with large dogs are finding ways to transport their pups on the subway — and they’re getting pretty creative with it!
Wherever you live, you should check your city’s transit authority regulations before traveling with your pup. NOTE: The above limitations do not apply to service dogs. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that all public transportation allow service animals on board, which are defined as “any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, regardless of whether the animal has been licensed or certified by a state or local government.” This does not include therapy dogs or those used for emotional support.
For city dwellers, owning a dog comes with a unique set of challenges — one being transportation. Thanks to public transit, you can get pretty much anywhere with relative ease. But what about those times when you need to bring your dog someplace that’s too far to walk?
Each city has its own regulations regarding pets and public transit. Washington D.C.’s Metro allows pets in carriers from which they cannot escape. In Chicago, only small pets in carriers are allowed, and the carrier cannot take up a seat or block pathways. San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) allows dogs that are secured in a carrier specifically built for pet transport. That means no Ikea bags or other improvised containers. On the other hand, while San Francisco’s Municipal Railway (Muni) doesn’t allow any pets on the train during peak hours, leashed and muzzled dogs can ride during off-peak hours, but you must pay a fare for your dog, and they have to sit on your lap or under your seat.
NYC Subway Banned Dogs Unless They Fit In a Bag
For city dwellers, owning a dog comes with a unique set of challenges — one being transportation. Thanks to public transit, you can get pretty much anywhere with relative ease. But what about those times when you need to bring your dog someplace that’s too far to walk?
These days, most cities allow certain pets to ride on the subways and buses, though there are restrictions. In New York, for example, dogs traveling on the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) must be in a carrier and must not be a nuisance to other riders. If you have a small dog, placing him in a carrier should be no big deal. But since there’s no limitation on the size of container, even people with large dogs are finding ways to transport their pups on the subway — and they’re getting pretty creative with it!
Each city has its own regulations regarding pets and public transit. Washington D.C.’s Metro allows pets in carriers from which they cannot escape. In Chicago, only small pets in carriers are allowed, and the carrier cannot take up a seat or block pathways. San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) allows dogs that are secured in a carrier specifically built for pet transport. That means no Ikea bags or other improvised containers. On the other hand, while San Francisco’s Municipal Railway (Muni) doesn’t allow any pets on the train during peak hours, leashed and muzzled dogs can ride during off-peak hours, but you must pay a fare for your dog, and they have to sit on your lap or under your seat.
Wherever you live, you should check your city’s transit authority regulations before traveling with your pup. NOTE: The above limitations do not apply to service dogs. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that all public transportation allow service animals on board, which are defined as “any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, regardless of whether the animal has been licensed or certified by a state or local government.” This does not include therapy dogs or those used for emotional support.