‘I have to dodge them all the time’: Rome locals incensed by rise in golf cart tours
Summary
Golf cart tours in Rome have become popular with tourists who want an easier way to explore the city’s narrow and crowded streets. However, many local residents and taxi drivers are unhappy with the increase in golf carts, leading authorities to start cracking down on unlicensed vehicles and plan new rules to manage their use.Key Facts
- Tourists use golf cart tours to avoid walking long distances on cobblestone streets and to escape heat and crowds.
- Many golf carts operate without authorization, with police recently issuing fines totaling €38,000.
- About 500 golf carts are circulating in Rome, and 90% may be unlicensed.
- Taxi drivers complain that golf carts take away their customers.
- Prices for golf cart tours range from €100 to over €400 per person, depending on the tour length and type.
- Rome authorities want to introduce regional rules to better control golf cart use.
- Rome has long had traffic and crowd problems, dating back to Julius Caesar’s time.
- Some locals feel golf carts disrupt the historic city’s atmosphere and streets.
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