New York City Council Votes To Ban Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

New York’s City Council has voted to ban horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028, ending a longstanding Central Park tourist tradition following the death of an 18-year-old passenger in a runaway carriage accident earlier this year. The decision has sparked backlash from carriage operators and unions concerned about the loss of hundreds of jobs, while supporters cite passenger safety and animal welfare concerns.

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