The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is considering a temporary measure to hire horse carriage drivers if the city’s carriage industry faces shutdowns, according to its president. The proposal comes as officials weigh options to maintain tourist services amid potential disruptions. The move would mark an unusual step for the transit agency, which typically relies on modern vehicles. Details remain unclear on how long such a program might last or whether it would be a full-scale revival of the practice.
MTA President and CEO Janno Lieber said Wednesday that the agency might hire some horse carriage drivers if the industry is disbanded.
