NYC to End Horse-Drawn Carriages by 2028 Amid Legal Threats

The New York City Council has voted 40 to 7 in favor of banning horse-drawn carriages by June 2028, ending a tradition that has lasted nearly 170 years.

This decision has drawn sharp criticism from former President Donald Trump, who spoke out against the ban shortly after the vote.

The Transport Workers Union, representing the carriage drivers, has threatened to take the matter to federal court in response to the ban.

Carriage drivers have also warned that they plan to file lawsuits if the city moves forward with the prohibition.

The debate highlights tensions between animal welfare concerns and the interests of workers who rely on the carriage industry for their livelihood.