Dec. 29 (UPI) -- The Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias has put an end to one of its most iconic tourist images by permanently eliminating horse-drawn carriages in the historic center and the walled city.
The measure, announced by the city government, aims to eradicate the use of animals in tourism activities and move toward a more sustainable mobility model aligned with animal welfare standards, local outlet RCC Radio reported.
Mayor Dumek Turbay said the ban will apply without exceptions and was to officially begin Monday with the launch of a new electric tourist transport system in the city's busiest tourist areas.
"Under no circumstances will we allow any form of animal abuse," Turbay said on social media in support of the measure.
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