A BOREHAMWOOD man who gave up driving due to health problems has complained about not being allowed to take his dog on a bus.

Christopher Angus, 52, was not allowed to board a 292 bus in Brook Road in May with his dog Kodak and claims he has been denied access on a number of occasions.

Mr Angus, previously a computer manager in Mayfair, London, has had his whippet-lurcher cross dog for seven years after getting him from an animal refuge in Kent. He stopped driving last year after suffering from epilepsy.

He said: “I was waiting for the bus and the driver wagged his finger at me and Kodak and drove straight past.

“I have had this before and I am very angry as it is supposed to be a public service.

“I have epilepsy so can’t drive and I am now dependent on buses. You need a public service to be a public service and it is not if I am stopped from going on like this.

"It's not like Kodak is a dangerous dog at all so I can't understand it."

Transport for London spokesperson Dan Maskell said: “We would like to apologise to Mr Angus. The bus operator, London Sovereign, has spoken with the driver about his conduct and to remind him of the correct procedures.

“Guide dogs and other assistance dogs should always be allowed on London buses. Other dogs should be allowed on board if the driver believes they are not dangerous or likely to upset other passengers.”