NYC Subway: Dog Owners Get Creative as "Bag Rule" Reigns Supreme

New York City’s subway system, a sprawling labyrinth of tracks and tunnels essential to millions of commuters, has long had specific, and often creatively interpreted, rules regarding animal companions. While service animals are always permitted without restriction, for other beloved canine friends, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has maintained a clear, albeit sometimes challenging, policy: dogs must be enclosed in a container and carried in a way that does not annoy other passengers. This seemingly simple directive has spurred a remarkable degree of ingenuity among Big Apple dog owners, leading to a vibrant subculture of "bag dogs" and unconventional carrying solutions.