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Zohran Mamdani's carriage ban faces lawsuit threat, councilwoman says
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal to phase out horse-drawn carriage rides by June 1, 2028, following a fatal Central Park carriage accident, faces expected legal challenges.
- City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino called the bill, known as Romanch's Law, unconstitutional and predicted immediate lawsuits after its passage.
- The legislation aims to establish a transition plan for carriage drivers and ensure humane treatment of horses, but critics argue it threatens the livelihoods of many immigrant carriage operators.
- Paladino and carriage workers' unions warn the ban could harm tourism and historic traditions, while also criticizing proposed alternatives like electric bikes and scooters as more dangerous to pedestrians.
- The Mamdani administration has been urged to regulate e-bikes and scooters instead of eliminating the carriage industry; no comment was received from Mamdani's office.
