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Mayor Dumek Turbay defines the delivery of carriages and compensation to carriage drivers
In an exclusive interview with El Universal, the mayor of Cartagena, Dumek Turbay Paz, provided a detailed assessment of the progress of several strategic works in the city, as well as announcements regarding mobility, tourist infrastructure, public transport, security, among others.
TL;DR
- An agreement has been reached between the District of Cartagena and the association of carriage drivers.
- The pact involves the formal delivery of 60 solar-powered electric carriages to the association.
- The association will also administer an operational hangar currently under construction.
- Financial compensation for carriage drivers is included in the agreement.
- The new carriages are solar-powered, measure 4m long, and have a capacity for 6 people (4 passengers, driver, guide).
- Features of the new carriages include ergonomic seats, a digital dashboard, anti-corrosive body, full lighting system, sound system, and a foldable canopy.
- The vehicles are equipped with GPS monitoring, an interchangeable battery, and an Eco-Smarth Movility mode.
- The substitution of horse-drawn carriages is supported by resolutions from the Ministry of Transport.
- A formal ceremony to deliver the 60 carriages is scheduled for April 15th.