New York City officials have announced plans to permanently ban horse-drawn carriages following a fatal incident involving a teenager. The decision comes amid growing concerns over safety and animal welfare linked to the traditional tourist attraction. Authorities have cited repeated accidents and injuries as key factors in the proposed ban. The move would mark a significant shift in how the city regulates its historic but controversial carriage industry.


New York City Set to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages After Teenager’s Death  Men's Journal