'Phaetons' under threat on Turkish islands

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They have been trotting the streets of the Turkish Princes' islands for generations. But now horse and carts - or Phaetons - could have the reigns pulled on them for good.

Officials in Istanbul want to call time on the only form of transport and replace them with electric vehicles.

"There have always been phaetons, since people settled here," said one owner.

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