New York City is set to phase out horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, a practice that has operated for over a century and remains a popular tourist attraction. The decision follows years of debate over animal welfare concerns, with critics arguing the tradition subjects horses to stress and unsafe conditions. Authorities have cited growing public health and safety risks as key factors in the move. The change marks the end of an iconic, if controversial, part of the city’s cultural landscape.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending a tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal wel ...
