Overview
- ATU, in coordination with the Transport Ministry, reaffirmed that small pets may travel if they remain inside suitable transport carriers.
- Officials recommend pet travel during low-demand hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to reduce crowding and conflicts.
- The guidance extends beyond the Metropolitano to the Complementary Corridors and Metro Lines 1 and 2.
- Owners bear responsibility for their animal’s behavior and welfare and must follow station staff instructions, including assessing the pet’s size for safe transport.
- The clarification followed a viral video of a young rider whose dog was in a backpack-style carrier when a passenger complaint prompted staff to order them off, ending the last run of the night.