27/04/2019
LTFRB Allows Pets in Public Transport
Quezon City, Philippines-- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) now allows pet animals in Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) effective 15 April 2019.
The Board amended a provision in Memorandum Circular No. 2011-004 with MC 2019-019 that now allows pet animals inside Public Utility Vehicles (PUV) provided that the following provisions are met:
1. These animals are put inside carriers/cages and placed at designated animal compartment of the PUV, should there be other passengers inside the PUV.
2. If there are no other passengers, pets may be allowed to be carried by the owner as long as said animals are free from foul odor and that the owner maintains cleanliness and sanitation. Further, the possessor or pet owner shall be responsible for the damage that the pet may cause, including the cleaning and sanitation of the PUV, as may be necessary.
3. Safety, convenience and comfort of the passengers shall not in any way be sacrificed.
Read the Memorandum Circular No. 2019-019 here:
http://ltfrb.gov.ph/index.php/2019/04/26/memorandum-circular-no-2019-019-amendment-to-par-24-of-memorandum-circular-no-2011-004-terms-and-conditions-of-cpc-and-providing-penalties-for-violations-thereof/