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Articles Carriage horse ban in Rome From "WANTED IN ROME" 6-22-06 HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE SUMMER BAN Horse-drawn carriage drivers are protesting against a new regulation
which aims to ban their circulation from 13.00-16.00 throughout the summer
period. Irate horse and coach drivers took to trotting their horses through
Rome�s historic centre on Wednesday to air their disapproval, much to the
amazement of bystanders and despair of motor drivers. This unusual protest, which ended in Piazza del Campidoglio, seems to
have worked - temporarily at least. Although this new regulation came into
effect on 15 June, coach drivers have now received a respite until 6 July.
This new rule is in order to protect these animals from �working� during
the hottest times of the day. �These animals cannot be subjected to this
kind of torture,� says animal rights representative, Monica Cirinn�. However, Enrico Pilo, president of the horse coachmen�s association
explains that �The times they want to impose the ban are the busiest period of our day,
it would be a very hard blow for us, especially since our activity is mainly
seasonal, with the majority of our profits made in the summer months.� Talks are scheduled between the above-mentioned parties and the city
council�s transport division for 6 July, the day the respite expires. Fair Use Notice: This document may contain
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