Lady and the tram: Dogs on Supertram trial launched in Sheffield
It comes after the idea got backing in a public consultation
Last updated 21st Mar 2025
Our four legged friends are set to be allowed on trams in Sheffield from today, with the launch of a new trial.
It's after a public consultation on the idea secured overwhelming backing earlier this year, with more than 10,000 people giving their views.
Previously, only service dogs and pets in cages were allowed aboard the Supertram transport network - despite a lack of similar restrictions aboard buses and trains.
Now one well behaved dog will be allowed aboard the tram per passenger.
If it all goes smoothly, dogs could become a permanent feature about Sheffield's trams.
South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, said:
“A year ago we took back control of our tram network; a network that hadn’t had much love or investment over its nearly thirty years of life, a network that didn’t work for all too many people.
“There are still challenges, I know: too many trams are cancelled, delays do still happen, ticket prices remain too high.
“But we’ve made huge progress: revenues are up, ticketless travel is down, more people are using the tram. We’re investing tens of millions of pounds into repairing and renewing the network.
“And now we’re taking another step towards creating a fully integrated transport network in South Yorkshire, by allowing dogs on trams. Over 10,600 people responded to our public consultation telling us that’s what they wanted to see, and we’ve listened.
“You can already take dogs on buses and trains, and from today that will be extended to trams so everyone can enjoy seamless journeys even when they’re with their best, four-legged friend.
“Step by step, we’re fixing public transport in South Yorkshire.”