The horse-drawn cab sector is controlled through the issue of permits by the Malta Transport Authority. Measures are being taken to re-organise this sector and to ensure better safety for both drivers and passengers, following the transfer of responsibility for permit issues from the Police to the Authority.
The karozzin used to be the most common means of transport before the advent of motorised vehicles. It has now become an aspect of Malta's cultural heritage and is used by tourists for leisure rides.