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Palma and the Horse Carriages: Between Nostalgia, Costs and a Change of Heart

What It Could Cost Palma to End Horse Carriages

Palma faces high costs if it tries to buy back carriage licences and end the system outright.

Published: April 22, 2026
Palma and the Horse Carriages: Between Nostalgia, Costs and a Change of Heart

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Would Palma have to pay a lot to end horse-drawn carriages?

Ending the carriage system in Palma would likely be expensive because some licences were granted for life and can be inherited. A full buyback would place a heavy burden on the city budget, so politicians are looking at slower or more structured options. That is one reason why a quick solution has been so difficult.

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