New York City Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages After Decade-Long Battle
New York City Council voted 40 to 7 to ban horse-drawn carriages, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani expected to sign the bill. The ban, effective June 1, 2028, includes provisions for a job assistance plan for displaced carriage drivers by April 1, 2027. Union leaders criticized the bill as inadequate, threatening legal action against its implementation.