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ATU Reaffirms Pet Travel Rules on Lima’s Metropolitano After Viral Christmas Bus Incident

The authority emphasized passenger safety and comfort by clarifying carrier requirements with off‑peak recommendations.

Overview

  • A Christmas‑night video shows staff ordering a young man and his dog off the last Metropolitano bus, which led to all passengers disembarking.
  • Witnesses said the dog was inside a transport backpack and that a woman’s complaint during the ride prompted the intervention.
  • ATU stated that pets are allowed on the system only when inside appropriate carriers to safeguard other users and the animals.
  • The agency recommended traveling with pets between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and affirmed that owners are responsible for their animals’ conduct and welfare.
  • Guidance issued with the MTC extends to the Metropolitano, Complementary Corridors, and Lima Metro Lines 1 and 2.