Boji, the traveling puppy who loves to ride Istanbul’s subways, ferries and trains

Public transportation is an everyday part of life for millions of people, who use it to get to their jobs, homes, etc. How many hours of our life do we spend between subways, buses and others?

People who use this type of transport in Istanbul, Turkey are very lucky, because on any given day they know that they may bump into a very special traveler. It is about Boji, a friendly street dog who enjoys walking around the city.

the traveling puppy

It is already common for travelers in Istanbul to meet this cute little dog on subways, ferries, trains and more. Boji travels 30 to 40 kilometers a day using the city’s public transportation. In the middle of this year, transport officials became aware of this and began tracking their movements with a microchip and a apps mobile phone, revealing that on most days, Boji passes through at least 29 subway stations and takes two ferry rides.

We realized that a dog was using the subways and trains and that he knew where he was going. He knows where to get off, it seems that he does it on purpose. Also, he respects the rules and waits for passengers to finish getting off before getting on the trains.

A joy for the citizens of Istanbul

Boji has definitely been a source of joy for Istanbul’s 1.3 million public transport users who post photos of Boji on social media. In addition, the accounts made in his name have tens of thousands of followers.

You take the train and suddenly you see Boji. And you see him, and he’s lying there. So you just smile and capture the moment. This is what Boji evokes in Istanbulites. Plus, he reminds us that no matter how rushed we are, we can always enjoy Istanbul.

internet sensation

Since Boji’s trips went viral, accounts of Twitter and Instagram dedicated to this adorable traveler, who have more than 70,000 followers and post photos of the puppy, which always manage to amass thousands of likes.

The city of Istanbul has fully adopted Boji, who is always the protagonist of some selfie or Instagram story. In addition, his tracking device serves to alert him if Boji is hungry or thirsty, as well as to ensure her safety on her multiple journeys. It is definitely a beautiful story of how a small and intelligent animal can brighten the day of thousands of people.


Source: Okchicas

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