A timeline of New York City trying to ban horse carriages in Central Park
The iconic but controversial horse-drawn carriages in New York City might finally halt as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal Tuesday to outlaw them. If enacted, the proposed bill would ban rides for hire starting June 1, 2028. Other mayors have contributed to this effort, but none facilitated a full ban. Mamdani could be the first to achieve the full…
Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York City's Central Park have been a source of controversy for decades. A new timeline reveals Mayor Zohran Mamdani's efforts to finally ban these iconic carriages, which may come to an end on June 1, 2028. Mamdani's predecessor, Bill de Blasio, had previously attempted to enact a full ban, but it never saw council support.
The current push for a ban was sparked by the tragic death of Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist who fell from a carriage in July and inspired "Romanch's Law." This legislation aims to phase out the carriages while providing a plan for the protection of workers whose livelihoods depend on the industry. Mamdani's administration is working on a detailed plan to transition the workforce and industry, ensuring that the horses and workers are treated humanely.
The ASPCA, an organization that has long advocated for the welfare of horses, will provide grant funding or other resources to ensure the safe placement of horses in need of a new home.
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