Bruxelles [Brussels], BCR transitions horse-drawn carriages to electric

Brussels is transitioning from horse-drawn carriages to electric ones to modernize its tourism industry and reduce carbon emissions. The move aims to enhance sustainability while maintaining the city's historic charm. The new electric carriages, designed to look like traditional ones, will provide a quieter, eco-friendly alternative for city tours.

Electric Vehicle

Bruxelles [Brussels], BCR

Municipality in Bruxelles-Capitale (Region of Brussels)

Belgium

Newsworthy

Brussels switches from horse-drawn carriages to electric ones | Euronews

In Brussels' central square, tourists have swapped horse-drawn carriages for electric ones, partly due to concern about the animals' welfare.

Sparing the Horse, Brussels Warms Up to the Electric Carriage - The New York Times

The city’s last horse-drawn carriage operator says business is good since making the switch, placing the Belgian capital in the vanguard of a global change.

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