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