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New York City council votes to advance bill that would ban horse-drawn carriages

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New York City council passed legislation on Thursday that would ban horse-drawn carriages by June 2028, following the death of an 18-year-old tourist in a carriage accident last spring. The bill requires Mayor Zohran Mamdani to develop a transition plan for the approximately 150 drivers, including job referrals and career counseling, but does not specify clear benchmarks or compensation details. Carriage driver unions have vowed to challenge the legislation legally once signed into law, while supporters of the ban cite safety concerns and advocate for fair treatment of displaced workers.
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The New York City Council voted on October 22, 2026, to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park starting June 1, 2028. The bill, named Romanch’s Law after the death of an 18-year-old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, who died in a carriage accident earlier this year, was supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and passed with 40 out of 51 votes. It aims to end a 160-year-old tradition while providing transition support for the approximately 150 drivers currently employed in the industry. The legislation includes provisions to ensure humane treatment for retired horses, preventing their sale or transfer to other carriage companies. Critics argue that carriages harm animal welfare and pose safety risks, while supporters highlight the cultural significance and job creation aspects of the longstanding tourist attraction.

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New York City council votes to advance bill that would ban horse-drawn carriages Legislation requires mayor to develop plan to transition drivers to new jobs New York City council passed a bill Thursday that would ban horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028, pulling back the reins after the death of a teenage tourist last spring.
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🔮 New York City council votes to advance bill that would ban horse-drawn carriages Legislation requires mayor to develop plan to transition drivers to new jobs New York City council passed a bill Thursday that would ban horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028, pulling back the reins after the death of a teenage tourist last spring.

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New York City council votes to advance bill that would ban horse-drawn carriages Legislation requires mayor to develop plan to transition drivers to new jobs New York City council passed a bill Thursday that would ban horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028, pulling back the reins after the death of a teenage tourist last spring. asserted
that → vote → tourist
The legislation requires Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office to develop a plan by next April to help the more than 150 remaining drivers and the rest of the industry find other jobs, though its provisions are vague and doesn't set clear benchmarks for displaced workers. asserted
provisions → require → workers
Instead, it requires city hall to come up with a program that includes job referrals, career counselling and educational opportunities. asserted
that → require → referrals
It also allows the administration to consider some form of compensation for industry workers. asserted
administration → allow → workers
The mayor's office has been working on a workforce transition program and has started discussions on potential compensation, according to city hall. uncertain
office → work → hall
"The mayor will sign this bill, and the Mamdani administration is working every day to ensure we can do so while providing the strongest possible protections for the owners and workers in this industry," a spokesperson for the mayor said after the council's vote. asserted
spokesperson → sign → vote
The union representing carriage drivers had vowed to file a legal challenge "the minute the ink dries" on the legislation. asserted
ink → represent → legislation
The latest push began in June after an 18-year-old Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after jumping from a runaway carriage during a ride. asserted
tourist → begin → ride
His death appeared to be the first fatality involving a horse carriage in Central Park since the rides began. asserted
rides → appear → Park
Former NHL player happy that horse-drawn vehicles set to be legal in Saskatoon Teen dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in New York's Central Park Mahajan's family has personally appealed to the city to end the rides, offering tearful testimony that they thought the rides were safe. asserted
rides → draw → testimony
His uncle, Gaurav Mahajan, praised the proposal during a rally Thursday, saying "the hour of justice has finally arrived," as he stood beside local lawmakers and animal welfare activists. asserted
he → praise → lawmakers
"We're turning our shattering loss into an unbreakable shield of kindness for the city. asserted
We → turn → city
For months, our family hasn't been allowed to just grieve," he said. asserted
he → allow → months
"We've had to fight. asserted
We → have → ?
We've had to channel our devastating sorrow into a war for change. asserted
We → have → change
" Carriage drivers have expressed sympathy for Mahajan and his family but argue they are being unfairly targeted because of a single accident. asserted
they → express → accident
"It does nothing for alternate employment, for the continuation of our businesses," said Christina Hansen, a longtime carriage driver and industry spokesperson. asserted
Hansen → do → businesses
"Who's going to pay my rent while I'm looking for a job?" asserted
I → go → job
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