New York City lawmakers are advancing legislation to end the use of horses for carriage rides, marking a significant shift in the city’s longstanding tradition. The proposed ban, supported by city officials, targets an industry that has faced growing criticism over animal welfare concerns and public safety issues. Supporters argue the measure is necessary to modernize regulations amid rising scrutiny of how working horses are treated. If approved, the city would join a small number of U.S. municipalities in phasing out the practice entirely.
The New York City Council is poised to pass a bill banning the carriage horse industry in New York City, officials said Tuesday.
