Pygmy goats hop onto Portland bus during busy morning commute
Two pygmy goats boarded a Portland public bus at rush hour, prompting the driver to reopen the doors and let them out.
A video captured by TriMet shows two pygmy goats boarding a city bus in Portland as commuters gathered for the morning rush. The bus driver noticed the animals and reopened the doors, allowing the goats to be escorted off the vehicle. Fellow riders can be seen trying to herd the goats away before they headed toward a shopping center close to the route.
Portland police responded to the incident and inspected the vicinity, though no follow-up arrests or citations were reported. TriMet said the incident raised questions about how the goats managed to board and whether they had a fare. The clip quickly went viral online, highlighting the unusual fare-evasion attempt.
Why it matters
The incident illustrates unexpected safety and operational challenges for public transit systems.
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