New York City is set to ban horse-drawn carriages in 2028, according to announcements from City Hall. City Council Speaker Julie Menin says the measure would end carriage operations in less than two years.
Multiple outlets report the decision follows a deal tied to proposed legislation involving Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the City Council speaker. Bloomberg notes the change would affect a practice that has operated for more than 150 years and is especially associated with Central Park, where carriages have long been a tourist attraction. The New York Post frames the move as ending a centuries-old tradition that has faced increasing scrutiny, particularly on safety grounds.
While outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some focusing on the timing and the political agreement, others on Central Park’s tradition—the reporting is consistent that the city is moving toward a 2028 ban after coordination between the mayor and top City Council leadership.
