New York City set to end horse-drawn carriages under law named after Indian tourist
New York City is moving to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park through legislation named 'Romanch's Law' after the death of an Indian tourist. The bill aims to phase out the industry by 2028 while providing support for affected workers.
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The legislation addresses the intersection of animal welfare, public safety, and the preservation of historical tourism practices.
New York City is set to phase out its iconic horse-drawn carriages under proposed legislation named after an 18-year-old Indian tourist who died following a carriage accident in Central Park.
“The horse carriage industry is coming to an end in New York City. Our administration will make sure workers and owners are protected, and the horses are safe,” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a post on X.
Mr. Mamdani and New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin have agreed on legislation that would end the use of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, The New York Times (NYT) reported.
Efforts to ban horse-drawn carriages intensified after Romanch Mahajan, an Indian tourist, died from injuries sustained in an accident in Central Park in June.
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