politics
diciembre 28, 2025
Este 30 de diciembre circularán los coches eléctricos en el Centro Histórico
Cartagena se prepara para un hito histórico en su movilidad turística y sostenible: desde el 29 de diciembre de 2025 inicia la prohibición de coches con tracción animal, y los nuevos coches eléctricos comenzarán a circular oficialmente el 30 de diciembre por las calles del Centro Histórico y el área de la ciudad amurallada.
TL;DR
- Cartagena bans horse-drawn carriages in the Historic Center from December 29, 2025.
- Electric cars will begin operating on December 30, 2025, in the Historic Center and walled city.
- The initiative aims to reduce congestion, minimize environmental impact, and preserve historical heritage.
- 60 drivers, including former coachmen, have been trained in road safety, history, English, and tourist care.
- The ban on animal-drawn carriages is established by Decree 2296 of 2025, promoting animal welfare and modernizing tourism.
- A fleet of 62 electric vehicles, owned by the District Government, will replace the traditional carriages.
- The charging station operates on solar energy, making the system carbon neutral.
- Each electric car is equipped with GPS for real-time monitoring and POS terminals for electronic billing.
- The Department of Transit and Transport (DATT) will regulate routes, schedules, and compliance with new norms.