A New York City Tourist Staple Could Be Going Away After 160 Years
Summary
Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York City's Central Park, a tradition since the 1800s, face possible bans after recent accidents, including the death of an 18-year-old tourist. A new bill called Ryder's Law seeks to end these rides and replace horses with electric carriages, citing safety concerns for both animals and people.Key Facts
- Horse-drawn carriages have been a New York City attraction since the mid-1800s.
- Ryder's Law is a proposed bill to ban horse-drawn carriages and replace them with electric vehicles.
- The law is named after Ryder, a horse that died after collapsing in Central Park in 2022.
- The bill was introduced in 2024 and will have a hearing in July.
- An 18-year-old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died in a carriage accident when a horse bolted in June 2024.
- Animal welfare groups and some officials support the ban due to safety concerns.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports phasing out horse-drawn carriages.
- Incidents with horses getting sick or spooked in Central Park have raised worries about public safety.
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