Detroit Investigating After 2 Horses Seen Boarding Public Bus: Report

DETROIT — Detroit officials are investigating two horses were recently seen boarding a DDOT public bus in the city, WDIV reports.

"DDOT is aware of a recent incident where two horses were allowed to walk through a bus as it was pulled over at a bus stop," DDOT told WDIV in a statement. "We are taking appropriate steps to address this incident as it is not consistent with DDOT policy and potentially creates an unsafe and uncomfortable ride for our passengers."

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It's not exactly clear what bus route the incident happened on, but the viral video shows the bus driver maneuvering a wheelchair accessible ramp to allow multiple people to bring two horses onto the bus.

Seconds later, the horses were seen exiting the back of the bus with one appearing distressed.

The horse's owner, Jordan Williams, who is the co-founder of Urban City Cowboys, told WXYZ he was in Detroit helping with a fundraiser and giving children horseback rides when he spotted the DDOT bus approaching a stop.

"We've been on the Jefferson, we've been on the Chalmers, we've been on the Conners and now on the 7 Mile," Williams told the news station. "So we did, we walked on, and I must tell you the buses are a lot smaller than they used to be, or I may have been a little bigger."

According to the Detroit Department of Transportation website, only service animals are allowed on their vehicles.

Patch has reached out to the City of Detroit for further details about the incident.