Perth Dog Learns Bus Timetable, Now Most Punctual Commuter in City
Collie catches the 7.52 every morning to visit the North Inch; bus company considering making him an inspector.
A Perth bus, carrying at least one extremely good boy. Photo: Seasider53, “Perth bus station 2024”, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
PERTH — A border collie from Letham has learned the Perth bus timetable by heart and now travels independently to the North Inch every morning, arriving more reliably than anyone else in the city.
“He’s never missed it,” said a driver. “Rain, wind, diversion through Emma Street. He’s there. Sitting at the stop. Judging people who are late.”
Passengers say the dog has improved behaviour on the bus considerably. “No one plays music out loud any more,” said a regular. “He gives you a look. It’s the look your granny gave you.”
The dog’s owner said she only found out when he came home with a day ticket in his collar. “I don’t even know how he paid,” she said. “I suspect the driver. Everyone suspects the driver.”
Letters to the Editor
The views expressed are those of the reader, and frankly that's on them.
-
I’ve seen him! He sat next to me on Tuesday. Better company than most.
— Bev T., Letham, 21 October 2026 -
He gave me a look for eating crisps on the bus. I put them away. He was right.
— John P., Perth, 21 October 2026 -
@John he does that look. It’s the look of a dog who knows the timetable.
— Bev T., Letham, 22 October 2026 -
I've seen him! He sat next to me on Tuesday. Better company than most.
— Bev T., Letham, 27 October 2026 -
@John he does that look. It's the look of a dog who knows the timetable.
— Bev T., Letham, 27 October 2026
Write to the Editor