New York City votes to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages after decades of debate
Summary
New York City's city council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park. If Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs the law, the ban will start in June 2028 to protect animals and public safety.Key Facts
- The city council approved a law to stop horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports the ban and is expected to sign it.
- The ban will take effect in June 2028 to allow time for carriage drivers to find new jobs.
- About 150 people currently work as carriage drivers in the park.
- The law includes protections to prevent the horses from being sold for slaughter or other carriage rides.
- There have been safety incidents, including a tourist’s death in June 2026 caused by a loose horse.
- The Central Park Conservancy supports the ban, citing health and safety reasons.
- The horse-drawn carriage rides have been part of New York City tourism for decades and appear in movies and TV shows.
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