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NYC to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages by Mid-2028
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NYC to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages by Mid-2028

The New York City Council has voted to phase out the city's historic horse-drawn carriage industry by mid-2028 following safety and animal welfare concerns. The ban will remove a 165-year-old staple of the Central Park tourist experience.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1New York City Council passed a bill phasing out horse-drawn carriages by mid-2028.
  2. 2The move ends a 165-year-old tradition heavily promoted to leisure travelers and hotel guests.
  3. 3Legislation follows sustained animal welfare protests and a fatal June incident involving a tourist.

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