NYC to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central Park by 2028

NYC to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central Park by 2028

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A Vote to End a 160-Year Tradition

The legislation, named Romanch’s Law after an 18-year-old Indian tourist who was killed in June after being thrown from a horse carriage, will phase out the operation of horse carriages in and around Central Park by June 2028.

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Supporters and Opponents React

Supporters of the ban, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani who is expected to sign the bill into law, framed it as a commitment to animal welfare and public safety. The move comes amid criticism from former President Donald Trump, who called horse carriages a great tradition that will be missed. Opposition from carriage drivers and their union is fierce. New Yorkers want us. We’re not going down without a fight, said carriage driver Alexus Lawson, 28. New Yorkers want us. We’re not going down without a fight, said carriage driver Alexus Lawson, 28. New Yorkers want us, she said, wearing a tie and a black top hat. We’re not going down without a fight.

Transition Plan for Workers and Horses

The city has promised a transition to help protect the approximately 150 carriage drivers who rely on the industry for their income. Under the proposal, the horses could not be slaughtered. Hansen said.

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