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NYC Enacts Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Amid Outrage Over Indian Tourist's Tragic Death

NYC Enacts Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Amid Outrage Over Indian Tourist's Tragic Death

New York City is banning horse-drawn carriages. An Indian teen’s death is the trigger for it
New York City is banning horse-drawn carriages. An Indian teen’s death is the trigger for it

The New York City Council has voted to ban horse-drawn carriages by June 2028. With this, a tradition that days back 160 years comes to an end. The move comes after the tragic death of 18-year-old...

New York City passes bill to ban horse-drawn carriages following death of Indian teen in Central Park
New York City passes bill to ban horse-drawn carriages following death of Indian teen in Central Park

The vote was 40 – 7 with two abstentions. The bill now goes to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his signature.

New York votes to phase out Central Park horse carriages, with drivers given time to move on
New York votes to phase out Central Park horse carriages, with drivers given time to move on

New York City Council has voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park from June 2028, ending a decades-long debate over animal welfare, worker jobs and the tourist tradition.

NYC Bans Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides After Death Of Indian Tourist; Trump Says ‘Piece Of History Gone’
NYC Bans Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides After Death Of Indian Tourist; Trump Says ‘Piece Of History Gone’

The ban could also face a legal challenge. The Transport Workers Union, which represents carriage owners and drivers, has threatened to seek a temporary restraining order.

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