He Ministry of Economic Affairs approved this Tuesday Transfer of pets in services Automobile and rail transport of the passengers of long distance the national jurisdiction.
The measure was published in Official Gazette through the resolution 2076/2025which bears the signature of the area manager Luis Caputo.
Previously, the current regulations did not allow the transport of animals in these services, with the exception of guide dogs for people with disabilities and small animals in containers on trains.
Some motor transport companies had already started implementing it Limited “pet friendly” servicesbut with the new regulation, these practices will be officially regulated and extended to the entire long-distance system, removing restrictions and introducing some Requirements for making transfersto ensure the protection, well-being and safety of animals and passengers.
The restrictions collected by the government in force for decades: For rail transport, the ban was established in the General Railway Regulations approved by Decree 90325 of September 12, 1936, while for automobile transport it was established in Decree 253 of August 3, 1995, which sanctioned companies that allowed animals on board, with the exception of guide dogs.
The new requirements were set out in more detail in the appendix to the resolution. First, defined as “pet” to “any pet that can live with humans in a domestic environment and receive care, protection, shelter, food and health care, as long as its possession is not for commercial or consumer purposes.”
In this sense, it excluded “guide dogs or assistance dogs that continue under their specific regime”.
In addition, it was noted that “passengers carrying pets will be responsible at all times ensure their custody, welfare, health and safety and ensure that they do not cause any risk or inconvenience to other passengers” and that they must “comply with applicable administrative regulations”.
Regarding the modality in which the trip must be carried out, it was noted that the animals They must be transported “in a closed container or means of transport”.designed for transport that guarantees health and protection.”
“The container may be placed on the passenger’s lap, under the front seat or on the seat next to the window and secured with a seat belt,” the text says.
In addition, the Ministry of Economic Affairs clarified that “Each adult passenger is only allowed to take one pet with them. and no more than one animal will be permitted per container.”
In parallel, he pointed out that “it will be mandatory.” carry proof of a rabies vaccination and any other certificate required by applicable regulations to be presented upon boarding or at the request of company personnel.”
Regarding the role of Pursuethe government declared: “You can set a specific tariff for the transfer service in accordance with market conditions and the Consumer Protection Law”, although he stressed that “guide dogs or assistance dogs will continue to travel free of charge, as provided for in Law 26.858.”
The companies also “can set additional conditions B. about species, breeds, weights, ages and dimensions as well as the determination of subsequent cleaning and disinfection procedures.” In addition, “they can organize routes and frequencies to customize the services that receive animals.”
One of the changes that must be made in terminals and stations is that there must now be “special areas for waiting and boarding of passengers with pets, marked and air-conditioned in accordance with safety and hygiene standards.”
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