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Italian Chamber receives bill to ban horse-drawn carriages.

7/30/2026

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The Chamber of Deputies received on Wednesday a bill to ban “botticelle” horse-drawn carriages in Rome and other cities.
Backed by the Democratic Party, Avs and M5S, the proposal—supported by PD MP Patrizia Prestipino, who urged a national ban—would repeal article 70 of the Highway Code.
Amore A Quattro Zampe warned that Rome’s streets endanger horses and started a “A piedi è più bello” campaign.

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The Chamber of Deputies received on Wednesday a bill to ban “botticelle” horse-drawn carriages in Rome and other cities.
Backed by the Democratic Party, Avs and M5S, the proposal—supported by PD MP Patrizia Prestipino, who urged a national ban—would repeal article 70 of the Highway Code.
Amore A Quattro Zampe warned that Rome’s streets endanger horses and started a “A piedi è più bello” campaign.