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NYC Council votes to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by 2028
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- The New York City Council voted 40-7 to ban horse-drawn carriages by June 1, 2028, following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan in a carriage accident in Central Park.
- The legislation, named Romanch's Law, includes a transition program for over 150 carriage drivers and workers, offering job training and career counseling, though financial compensation is not guaranteed.
- The Transport Workers Union plans to challenge the ban in federal court, criticizing the city for inadequate consultation and lack of a concrete financial plan for affected workers.
- Animal rights groups and the Central Park Conservancy support the ban, citing ongoing safety risks to visitors, drivers, and horses, with Mahajan's death marking the ninth carriage-related incident in just over a year.
- The bill now awaits Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature, who supports ending the industry, potentially concluding a long-standing political debate over the iconic New York City attraction.
