MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Technology company Grab Philippines has officially reintroduced its pet-friendly mobility service, GrabPet, giving pet parents better access to safe, reliable, and convenient transportation as they move about with their beloved furry, feathered, or even scaly companions.
GrabPet, as a specialized on-demand service, is designed to help passengers ferry their pets to various destinations, including veterinary clinics, groomers, pet-friendly cafes, and more with just a tap of a button. Initially available in select areas of Metro Manila, GrabPet-ready driver-partners are all set to onboard dogs, cats, turtles, hamsters, rabbits, and fish on rides.
To ensure top-notch transportation for GrabPet passengers, animal-loving driver-partners with spacious six-seater vehicles were purposefully tapped for the GrabPet fleet, even undergoing comprehensive training in handling pet-related bookings. All GrabPet rides also come with added insurance to ensure the well-being of the pets on board.
“As a pet parent myself, I understand how challenging it can be for Filipinos to bring their animal companions to essential services and even leisure trips given the limited transportation options available. As an expression of our dedication to addressing the varying transportation needs of commuters, we have launched GrabPet. It is our firm belief that safe, reliable, and convenient mobility services should be accessible to everyone, even families with winged or four-legged friends,” shared Grab Philippines Chief Operating Officer Ronald Roda.
Working together for pet-friendly ride
In a bid to safeguard both the safety and convenience of passengers as well as to preserve the pristine condition of the driver-partners’ vehicles, Grab Philippines has enforced a set of requirements for individuals utilizing the GrabPet service.
- Pets should be accompanied by human passengers.
- Pet owners should also refrain from booking rides for pets with parasites and/or fleas
- Pet owners can bring a maximum of two small and medium-sized pets or one large pet per ride, subject to the discretion of the GrabPet Driver-Partner.
- A maximum of four passengers can accompany the pet(s) during the ride.
- Pets are also required to be in diapers and inside carriers.
Ronald added, “We are committed to ensuring that owners and their pets are safely and conveniently transported to their intended destination while also preserving the integrity of the vehicle of our driver-partners. A driver-partner’s vehicle is their means of livelihood, hence by collaborating with us in maintaining high hygiene and safety standards during the GrabPet ride, pet parents help in making sure that our driver-partners can go about their day worry- and hassle-free.”
For more information and updates on GrabPet, visit this link.
