Overview

• Mayor Francisco de la Torre announced an agreement that advances the shutdown from the original 2035 sunset to immediate effect, leaving no tourist carriages operating in the city.
• The city paid €125,380.48 per license to the remaining holders for early termination, totaling €3,134,512 for this round and €4.1 million when including prior rescissions.
• Municipal crews began removing reserved-stand signage on Cortina del Muelle, Paseo de los Curas and Avenida Cervantes, with those spaces being converted to motorcycle parking.
• Sector representatives warn that many horses could be sent to slaughter as upkeep costs persist without income, while municipal sources say responsibility for the animals lies with owners and some agreement details remain pending.
• Officials note the restriction does not apply to carriage use within the Málaga Fair’s Cortijo de Torres venue, and similar rides continue in cities such as Seville, Jerez and Ronda.