How these electric cars may look like, designed by Jason Wenig of The Creative Workshop.
The New York Mayor Bill de Blasio would like to replace the city’s horse-drawn carriages with antique-looking electric cars, claiming that the inhumane treatment of these animals is inappropriate for the new year.
This move has gained support as well, with 4,500 people signing a petition to promote this cause.
Although De Blasio calls this move “a cleaner, safer, wiser, more humane alternative” for tourists, others, like carriage driver Steven Malone disagree, stating that these horses have “exceedingly great lives” with six months of vacation time.
However, the mayor is determined to rid the city of these horse-drawn carriages, and is working with carriage drivers to set them up with new vehicles.
What do you think—are these carriages a reflection of New York’s identity or should we move forward with the electric cars?
[via The Verge, image via NY Daily News]