New York bans horse-drawn carriages over safety and abuse concerns
The measure sets a June 2028 deadline and requires a transition plan for more than 150 drivers after seven horse-related incidents in 13 months.
- On Thursday, The New York City Council passed legislation banning horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028, ending an iconic New York City tradition that has operated for more than 150 years.
- Following the June death of 18-year-old Indian tourist Romanch Mahajan, who died after jumping from a runaway carriage, lawmakers approved the ban to address safety concerns raised by his family.
- The Central Park Conservancy reported seven "horse-related incidents" over the past 13 months, yet carriage drivers like Alexus Lawson expressed concern about losing their livelihoods and businesses due to the sudden legislative shift.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani must develop a workforce transition plan by next April for displaced drivers, though the union representing carriage workers vowed to file a legal challenge "the minute the ink dries" on the bill.
- While former mayors failed to implement such a ban, Donald Trump recently criticized the move, calling the rides "a quintessential New York experience" that will be missed following the city's decision.
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New York City votes to end century-old horse-drawn carriage industry
The New York City Council has voted to end the Big Apple’s horse-drawn carriage industry, which has been around for more than 160 years. The legislation passed in a 40-7 vote on Thursday afternoon. Its approval came just over a week after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a deal with City Council Speaker […]
The New York City Council approves banning horse carriages in Central Park since 2028.The mayor must enact the bill, which affects 150 coach drivers.The union plans to challenge the ban, while PETA celebrates the end of this "ignominious industry." Trump laments the loss of a local tradition.
NYC Council Approves Ban On Horse Carriage Trade
The New York Times reports: The New York City Council voted on Thursday to banish horse-drawn carriages from Central Park in two years, setting the stage for the elimination of an attraction as old as the park itself. The Council vote on the bill imposing the ban was a definitive, if not final, step toward … The post NYC Council Approves Ban On Horse Carriage Trade appeared first on Joe.My.God..
Central Park's carriages, a controversial tourist attraction for some 20 years, will be banned as of June 1, 2028. The New York City Council voted in this direction on Thursday, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani must promulgate the measure. The deadline for entry into force is to help the approximately 150 active drivers find a new job.
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