Can I bring my dog on the bus?
'Cane' — 'CA-ne'. Two syllables, stress on the first. Not 'cain' as in English.
Ask the driver or a fellow passenger before boarding with a pet, as rules differ by city and company.
'Portare' means to bring/carry. 'Sull'autobus' is a contraction of 'su + l'autobus'. Italian transport companies generally allow small dogs in carriers for free; larger dogs may require a muzzle and a second ticket.
Il cane deve essere in borsa?
Does the dog have to be in a bag?
Asks about the carrier requirement for small dogs.
I cani pagano il biglietto?
Do dogs need a ticket?
In some cities a half-price ticket is required for pets.
Il cane deve avere la museruola?
Does the dog need a muzzle?
'Museruola' is the Italian word for muzzle — often required for larger dogs.
Italy is a very dog-friendly country and 'cani al guinzaglio' (dogs on a lead) are seen everywhere. Most Italian bus drivers apply rules flexibly for small, well-behaved dogs.