Bill to Ban Horse Carriages in New York Renamed After Indian Teen's Death in Freak Accident
The measure would end new carriage licences and phase out operations by June 1, 2028, after an 18-year-old died in a Central Park crash.
- On Monday, New York City Council member Christopher Marte announced a bill to ban horse-drawn carriages will be renamed "Romanch's Law" in honor of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who died after falling from a carriage in Central Park last week.
- The Mahajan family criticized the industry for resuming tours this Tuesday, stating, "Allowing horse carriages back on the streets while our family is planning a funeral proves that the city values tourism over human life."
- Romanch died on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after the carriage horse bolted and the vehicle flipped; his father, Deepak Mahajan, said, "My son fell off as he tried to save his mother."
- The proposed legislation aims to phase out horse-drawn carriages by prohibiting new licenses and ending operations beginning June 1, 2028, according to the Animal Legal Defence Fund.
- With eight horse-related incidents reported in thirteen months at Central Park, the Central Park Conservancy stated, "Every day horse carriages are in the park is a day the safety of New Yorkers and visitors is in jeopardy.
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Bill banning horse carriages in New York renamed after Indian teen who died in accident
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani called the death a horrific incident. He said he will work with City Council, union partners, carriage drivers, animal welfare advocates and community leaders
Bill Seeking To Ban Horse Carriages In NYC Renamed After Indian Teen Killed In Central Park Incident
New York City’s proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages has been renamed Romanch’s Law, honouring 18-year-old Indian teen Romanch Mahajan, who died after a tragic Central Park carriage incident. The bill, formerly Ryder’s Law, aims to phase out horse carriages by 2028, citing public safety risks, animal welfare concerns and mounting pressure from advocates and Mahajan’s family.
Bill To Ban Horse Carriages in New York Renamed After Indian Accident Victim
Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old Indian national, died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, New York, last week. The incident occurred when Mahajan jumped off the carriage to assist his mother, who had fallen as the horse bolted. A vigil was held at Central Park to honour Mahajan, and New York City Council member Christopher Marte announced that the bill to ban horse-drawn carriages would be renamed in Mahajan’s memory.Accor…
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