NYC Council Votes 40-7 to Ban Horse Carriages by 2028
Fox News reported that the New York City Council voted 40-7 to end horse-drawn carriage operations in Central Park and city streets, with the ban taking effect in June 2028, and that a transition program for drivers was approved while the Transport Workers Union warned of legal action. Earlier reports indicated that the council was preparing to approve legislation prohibiting horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park by June 2028, with the mayor’s office tasked with creating a job-placement plan for more than 150 drivers (CNN). PBS noted that the proposal followed a fatal accident involving an 18-year-old tourist, and Gothamist said the mayor’s administration pledged protections for both animals and workers.