DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The traditional horse-drawn carriages that for years have taken visitors on a stroll on the Malecon or Colonial city are now fitted with electrical motors. With the switch, the carriage owners now comply with Animal Protection Law 248-12. The carriages offer new audio tours for complete service in multiple languages to domestic and foreign tourists.

National District Carolina Mejia toured the Colonial City on Tuesday, 23 February 2021, on one of the new electric motorized carriages.

Of 11 horse-drawn carriages, seven are back in service after the renovation.

The electric carriages project has the backing of the InterAmerican Development Bank (IADB), the Santo Domingo Tourism Cluster, the ministries of Culture and Environment. Also contributing are the companies Grupo Rizek, Banco Popular and Adrian Tropical Restaurant.

Rafael Blanco, president of the National Hotel &...