North America · 22 October 2026 to 23 October 2026 · 3 headlines · BBC News, France 24
NYC ban on horse-drawn carriages
New York City has voted to ban horse-drawn carriages, ending a decades-long practice centered on Central Park tourism. City officials cited safety risks to horses and pedestrians along with animal welfare concerns in reaching the decision. No legal challenge or response from the carriage industry has been reported.
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23 October 2026
22 October 2026
- New York City reconsiders a classic attraction: are horse-drawn carriages abuse? BBC News
- New York bans horse-drawn carriages over safety and abuse concerns BBC News
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