New York City votes to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages after decades of debate
- New York's city council on Thursday voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, signaling the end of a tourist ritual that's been subject to years of heated debate.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who must sign the measure into law, had previously voiced support for such a ban but has also expressed concerns regarding protections for workers in the industry.
- If the mayor signs it, the ban will go into effect in June of 2028.
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- New York's city council on Thursday voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, signaling the end of a tourist ritual that's been subject to years of heated debate.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who must sign the measure into law, had previously voiced support for such a ban but has also expressed concerns regarding protections for workers in the industry.
- If the mayor signs it, the ban will go into effect in June of 2028.
Sources: France 24