New York City leaders back bill to ban horse-drawn carriages

The short version

• Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin have agreed to back a bill that would ban horse-drawn carriages starting in June 2028.[The Guardian]
• The renewed push followed the June death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan, who died after jumping from a runaway carriage.[Associated Press]
• The council is expected to vote October 22, and Transport Workers Union international president John Samuelsen says the bill offers no meaningful economic relief for workers.[The Guardian]
• It is unclear whether Mamdani will sign the bill as written or seek changes first.[The Guardian]

Key facts

• Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin agreed to back a bill making it illegal to operate horse-drawn carriages beginning in June 2028.[The Guardian]
• The city council is expected to vote on the legislation on October 22.[The Guardian]
• Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist, died in June after jumping from a carriage that had run away.[Associated Press]
• John Samuelsen, international president of the Transport Workers Union, said the bill gives no meaningful economic relief for workers.[The Guardian]

Sources

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• New York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriagesThe Guardian - US
• New York to ban Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages after teen’s deathAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press