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NYC Horse Carriages Set to Be Banned in 2028 After Mamdani Deal

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 13 October 2026, 19:23 UTC By Laura Nahmias and Samuel A. Church 1 min read
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NYC Horse Carriages Set to Be Banned in 2028 After Mamdani Deal Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Council speaker reached a deal on legislation to ban horse-drawn carriages, potentially putting an end to a Central Park staple and tourist magnet that began operating more than 150 years ago. The legislation is set for a vote on Oct. 22 and, if passed, the ban would take effect June 1, 2028. It would require “humane disposition” of the animals, forbidding the horses’ sale for slaughter...

NYC Horse Carriages Set to Be Banned in 2028 After Mamdani Deal Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Council speaker reached a deal on legislation to ban horse-drawn carriages, potentially putting an end to a Central Park staple and tourist magnet that began operating more than 150 years ago. The legislation is set for a vote on Oct. 22 and, if passed, the ban would take effect June 1, 2028. It would require “humane disposition” of the animals, forbidding the horses’ sale for slaughter or transfer to other carriage companies.
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