DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – A viral video shows two unexpected public transportation passengers “horsing around.”

Detroit city officials confirmed the video is real. It shows two horses boarding a Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus before exiting through the rear doors a short time later.

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The incident happened Saturday, Nov. 7, near Seven Mile Road and Strasburg Street.

DDOT said the incident violated its policy and could create an unsafe and uncomfortable ride for passengers. The department said it is taking steps to address what happened.

Service animals are permitted on DDOT buses, but the department says they must remain under their handler’s control, cannot occupy a seat and must sit on the floor or the person’s lap.

So what happened? Jordan Williams, co-founder of Urban City Cowboys, told WXYZ he was in the area helping with a fundraiser and giving children horseback rides. Afterward, he spotted a DDOT bus approaching a stop and decided to take a quick video.

Williams said the driver appeared surprised to see the horse. The two spoke through the bus door before Williams led the horse onto the bus and back off.

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Williams said he has brought his horses onto DDOT buses before.

“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 said.

Williams said his goal is to highlight Black cowboys and their presence in Detroit.