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New York City votes to ban horse-drawn carriages by 2028
New York's City Council voted 40 to 7 to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park by June 1, 2028. The measure, called Romanch's Law after a teenage Indian tourist died following a carriage accident, is expected to be signed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Why it matters
It ends an industry that has operated in New York for more than 160 years.
Background
Animal welfare groups had campaigned for a ban for over a decade. Carriage drivers and some residents defended the rides as part of the city's culture.
Sources
- Japan Times ↗Oct 22, 11:59 PM ET
- The Hindu ↗Oct 23, 2:55 AM ET
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