As per the organisation's statement, accompanied by photographic evidence of the infractions, the rules stipulate a maximum of five passengers per carriage and prohibit drivers from having a passenger seated with them in the front seat. Progreso en Verde alleged that these violations occurred shortly after midday on Friday along the Ramblas.
The president of the animal rights party criticised the excessive leniency, stating, "We are tired of so much permissiveness." He expressed frustration over the Town Hall's failure to revoke licenses despite evident non-compliance and horse mistreatment.
"The carriage drivers laugh at everyone," he lamented. He also assured that the stable in Sa Indioteria, reported for having horses in poor conditions, remains the same despite its owner having the carriage immobilised. In fact, Amengual has stated that the owner has bought another horse "to be able to exploit it soon" despite the files and complaints against him.
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I cannot believe that this cruelty is still being allowed. I thought that it was promises that horse carriages would be banned from this year onwards, why is this not being implemented, people do not want to visit beautiful Palma and see the poor horses struggling in heat and having to negotiate very busy traffic, it is so upsetting and spoils any visit. Promises to release these horses from the misery must be upheld and tourists must be educated that carriage rides are in no way a romantic way to see the city. Carriage rides also exist in other towns in Mallorca with the same cruelty occurring, it's 2024 there are alternatives that don't cause misery to horses.