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"CAT/DOG CARRYING TRIAL SCHEME" ON LIGHT RAIL DURING WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
To facilitate cat/dog travel and contribute to promoting an inclusive community, starting from 1 May 2025, MTR will launch a 2-month trial scheme to allow each passenger to bring one pet cat or dog into the Light Rail* after purchasing a “Cat/Dog Carrying Pass” and travel in accordance with the terms and conditions for the trial scheme.
What is a "Cat/Dog Carrying Pass"?
- Only electronic "Cat/Dog Carrying Pass" is available, no physical version will be provided. It is valid for the calendar month shown on each pass and does not renew automatically.
- "Cat/Dog Carrying Pass" holders can bring one cat/dog for unlimited rides on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays within the calendar month in accordance with the terms and conditions.
- Each passenger can only purchase one "Cat/Dog Carrying Pass" for the current calendar month and one for the next calendar month.
How to Purchase:
- Register as an MTR Mobile member
- Log in and purchase the “Cat/Dog Carrying Pass” for the current or next calendar month through MTR e-Store in the MTR Mobile or click here.
- Upon completion of payment, passengers will receive a confirmation email
- The “Cat/Dog Carrying Pass” will be sent to the "My collections" section of MTR Mobile within 30 minutes
Purchase now
"Cat/Dog Carrying Pass" will be available for sale through MTR e-Store starting from 11 April 2025 (Price: HK$99). The pass is non-transferable and cannot be altered, exchanged, or refunded.
Travelling on Light Rail with a Pet Cat or Dog
To enter Light Rail premises:
- Passengers must ensure they hold a valid “Cat/Dog Carrying Pass” for the current calendar month.
- Each passenger with a valid “Cat/Dog Carrying Pass” is only allowed to bring one pet cat or dog into the Light Rail.
- Passengers must place their cat/dog completely inside a pet-specific carrier and ensure it is fully closed or covered, with no body parts of the cat/dog exposed.
- For the safety of pets and other passengers, the pet bag should not be opened at any time until you exit the Light Rail premises.
Areas and times for pet cat/dog carrying trial:
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Application Period
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Travel Area
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Boarding and Alighting At
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| Light Rail |
Starting from 1 May 2025, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only |
All Light Rail lines^
Click here for the route map |
Single-car trains: The last door of the car
Two-car trains: The last door of the first or second car
Passengers and their cat/dog must remain at the rear of the compartment throughout the journey.
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| Other Railway Networks |
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Not covered by the trial programme. No animals allowed* |
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*Excluding guide dogs and police dogs
^Excluding “Tuen Mun Voyager”
#The combined dimensions of the carrier (length, width and height) must not exceed 170 cm; No single side should exceed 130 cm
Other Points to Note:
- Passengers should assess the physical and mental condition of their pet cat or dog before and during travel.
- Passengers must pay the regular fare for the ride. The “Cat/Dog Carrying Pass” is not considered as a valid fare ticket and is not included in the Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme.
- Passengers are not allowed to use any pet stroller or wheeled carrier (like a shopping cart) to transport animal into the Light Rail premises.
- Passengers should bring their own cleaning supplies to manage any waste from their pet cat or dog and maintain cleanliness and hygiene on the Light Rail premises.
- MTR staff have the right to request passengers to provide proof of the valid “Cat/Dog Carrying Pass”, check the specifications of their pet bag, or refuse entry to those who do not comply.
- If passengers fail to comply with the Terms and Conditions, they may be prosecuted and fined.
Terms and Conditions apply. Please click here to read the “Terms and Conditions for ‘Cat / Dog Carrying Pass’ on Light Rail”.
