A devastating accident has sparked renewed calls for the elimination of horse-drawn carriages in New York City. A Manhattan politician is pushing to ban the industry following the death of a teenager who was struck by a carriage in Central Park. The tragic incident has reignited debates over the safety of horse carriages in the city, despite efforts by the drivers' union to improve safety protocols. As the debate intensifies, questions are being raised about the future of the iconic industry, which has been a staple of NYC tourism for decades.


‘Zero’ sum game? Manhattan pol says horse carriage industry must be banned in NYC after teen’s death, despite drivers’ union safety efforts  amNewYork