<h5>Istanbul’s dog captures hearts!</h5><p>Have you ever seen a stray dog using public transport alone? Meet Boji, a stray dog from Istanbul, Turkey, who loves riding public transport like the metro, trams, and ferries, all by himself.</p><p>Boji was discovered a few years ago by local authorities using metros, ferries, and trams. Fascinated by his behaviour, they tracked his every move and found that he travelled about 30 km daily using public transport.</p><p>Boji never travels to a particular destination but just likes to ride on public transport randomly. Local commuters soon started to recognise him.</p><p>Municipal workers conducted behavioural tests to ensure no harm was caused to or by him. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality ensured he had all the necessary vaccinations and put a GPS tracker on Boji to monitor his whereabouts.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <iframe width="100%" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s6j-n1aouGg" title="Meet Boji, Istanbul's commuter dog" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption>A video on Boji. Video by THV11.</figcaption></figure></div><h5>What makes Boji special?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/meet-boji-the-travel-loving-dog%2FBoji%203.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=e81a97b7-4dff-4c84-801b-f844b3aae57d"><figcaption>Boji sitting on a seat. Photo by bojithetravellingdog.</figcaption></figure><p>Not only does Boji use public transport, but he is also a well-behaved dog who respects travel rules. While waiting for the metro, Boji always stands behind the yellow line on the platform!</p><p>He is never a nuisance to other fellow commuters. Boji is loved by the locals and visitors, who regularly share their encounters with him on social media.</p><p>He got so famous that he now has thousands of followers on his own Instagram and Twitter accounts. Boji has become an inspiration for the public to follow city safety rules.</p><p>More than just riding the metro, Boji’s calm personality and way of getting around have made him a beloved figure in the city.</p><h5>Boji got adopted!</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/meet-boji-the-travel-loving-dog%2FBoji%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=062a5853-54e4-4501-b7a2-fd1d05a0fa93"><figcaption>Boji waiting for the metro. Photo by bojithetravellingdog.</figcaption></figure><p>Luckily, Boji found his forever home in 2022, adopted by businessman Ömer Koç. Now, he can roam and run freely in his new home while also travelling around the city occasionally.</p><p>Recently, Boji was spotted in London enjoying a bus ride. This shows Boji’s travelling adventure continues to be a part of his life, even after being adopted.</p>

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