A long-standing debate in New York City is set to take center stage as the City Council holds a hearing on a bill that could potentially ban horse-drawn carriages from Central Park. The proposal, which has been gaining momentum in recent years, aims to replace the iconic horse-drawn carriages with electric vehicles, citing concerns for animal welfare and public safety. Proponents of the ban argue that the horses are subjected to harsh conditions in the city's busy streets and that the carriages pose a risk to pedestrians and cyclists. Opponents, however, claim that the ban would harm the livelihoods of the carriage drivers and the city's tourism industry, which relies heavily on the nostalgic charm of horse-drawn carriages.
NYC Council holding hearing on bill that could ban horse carriages in Central Park CBS News
