New York City Council passes bill to phase out horse-drawn carriages by 2028

The New York City Council passed a bill that will phase out the horse-drawn carriage sightseeing industry, which has a history of more than 165 years, by mid-2028. The industry has long been criticized over animal welfare and safety issues; after an Indian teenage tourist died in a runaway carriage accident in June this year, efforts to push for a ban regained momentum. The bill has now been passed by the City Council, and the industry will be fully terminated in 2028.