Kolkata’s horse-drawn carriages set for phaseout as Bengal plans e-coaches

Bengal urban development minister Agnimitra Paul announced plans to replace horse-drawn carriages with battery-operated ones. This transition aims to alleviate the suffering of the horses currently used for joyrides. The government will conduct a pilot project to demonstrate the new carriages' benefits and operational ease. However, horse carriage owners oppose the change, emphasizing public preference for traditional options.