NYC Council expected to vote next week on ban of horse-drawn carriages
The New York City Council is expected to vote next week on a bill, now backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, that would end horse-drawn carriage rides by 2028.
The New York City Council is expected to vote next week on a bill that would end horse-drawn carriage rides in the city by 2028, PBS NewsHour and The Guardian report. PBS says the council is expected to approve it.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has agreed to back the bill, which is supported by Council Speaker Julie Menin. The Guardian, citing Politico, reports it would make operating the carriages illegal beginning in June 2028.
PBS ties the move to a teen's death. It does not give details in the report provided. PBS also says three consecutive mayors called for an end to the rides over safety concerns, but lawmakers pulled back each time.
Fox News calls the bill Romanch's Law and says it would phase out Central Park carriages by 2028. Fox also reports that Mamdani's transition plan guarantees no financial payouts for carriage workers, and says their future is uncertain.
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- Fox NewsMamdani, City Council move to end iconic NYC horse-drawn carriage industry as workers face uncertain futureWed, Oct 14, 6:00 AM EDT
- The GuardianNew York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriagesWed, Oct 14, 10:14 AM EDT
- PBS NewsHourNew York plans to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's deathWed, Oct 14, 2:18 PM EDT
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- Wed, Oct 14, 10:25 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Mamdani backs bill to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City from 2028