Good news for furparents. You can soon bring your pet dogs and cats aboard the LRT-2 starting February 1, 2023, said the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA).
Before you bring your pets along with you on a commute, there are rules that need to be followed. Check out the list below for the details.
- Only one dog or cat of a small size is allowed per passenger.
- Dogs and cats can ride for free.
- Pets should be in an enclosed carrier or cage not larger than 2 ft x 2 ft in size.
- The carrier or cage should be on the passenger’s lap or on the floor. It cannot occupy an extra seat on the train.
- Pet strollers are not allowed.
- Your pet should wear a diaper at all times while inside the LRT-2.
- You cannot feed your pet in the station or while aboard the train.
- Your pet will be subject to inspection. You will also be required to show your pet’s vaccination card.
- Passengers with pets can only ride the last or end coach of the train.
- Passenger pet owners shall be solely responsible for any injury or damage caused by the pet.
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According to the LRTA, they have the right to refuse transport to pets exhibiting unruly, distressed, and aggressive behavior, those that show signs of pain, and those that pose a threat to the health and safety of other passengers.
LRTA’s new policy allowing pet dogs and cats on board the LRT-2 trains will start on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
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