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

What a Change in Palma Means for Horse Carriage Drivers

If Palma changes its carriage system, drivers would need support, retraining or fair compensation.

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

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What happens to horse carriage drivers in Palma if the system changes?

For many carriage drivers in Palma, the work is their main source of income, so any change would need social safeguards. Ideas discussed include retraining, support for switching into other transport or guide work, and licence exchanges with clear compensation rules. Without a transition plan, the city risks creating hardship for people who depend on the trade.

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