New York City leadership announced a landmark deal to phase out and ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park.
Key Details of the Ban
- Legislation: The proposed bill, known as Romanch's Law (Int. 0943-2026), will officially vote in the NYC Council on October 22, 2026.
- Timeline: The legislation establishes a phase-out plan to fully end the 168-year-old carriage industry in NYC by June 2028.
- Horse Protections & Driver Support: The bill includes provisions requiring the city to assist drivers with transitional programs while ensuring retired horses are humanely rehomed and strictly protected from slaughter or resale into carriage work elsewhere.
- Industry Response: Carriage owners and driver advocates have strongly opposed the legislation and announced plans to challenge the ban in court.
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