Horse-drawn carriage drivers in New York are accusing two city officials of hypocrisy after they struck a deal to phase out the industry, despite their own past support for the tradition. The drivers argue that the officials have long promoted the carriages as a cultural and tourist attraction while now pushing for their elimination. The controversy highlights tensions between preserving heritage and implementing public health and safety regulations. Critics of the ban say it unfairly targets workers who rely on the trade for their livelihood.
Horse-drawn carriage drivers accuse Mamdani, Menin of hypocrisy for deal to ban industry New York Post
