New York City leaders agree to ban horse carriages by 2028

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached an agreement on Tuesday to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park. Fox News, Politico, and the Washington Examiner all reported on the deal between the city leaders. Mayor Mamdani said the city's horse carriages are coming to an end, according to the Washington Examiner. [1][2][4][5][8][10]

The proposed legislation, titled Romanch's Law, would phase out and eliminate horse-drawn carriage operations in Central Park by June 1, 2028, Fox News reported. The New York City Council is scheduled to vote on the measure on Oct. 22. The bill is named after 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who suffered fatal injuries in a horse-drawn carriage incident, according to Fox News. [1][4]

Mayor Mamdani's transition plan guarantees no financial payouts for carriage workers facing an uncertain future, Fox News reported. Opponents of the industry have long pushed for a ban over concerns about animal health and public safety, according to Fox News and the Washington Examiner. [1][4]

Central Park is an urban park located between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side of Manhattan. It covers 843 acres and is owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. [12]