horse-drawn carriage industry
Coverage of horse-drawn carriage industry in the Nexus archive.
- Family of teen killed in horse-drawn carriage crash begs NYC to ban industry: ‘Let his death not be in vain’
A family of a teen killed in a horse-drawn carriage accident in NYC is urging the city to ban the industry. The teen's father stated that if prior legislation had passed, carriages would have been phased out before his son's June 17 death.
- NYC Mayor Mamdani criticizes horse-drawn carriage ban proposal
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports ending the horse-drawn carriage industry but criticizes a City Council proposal for not adequately protecting workers. He stated the proposal does not go far enough to address worker concerns.
- New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death
The death of 18-year-old Indian tourist Romanch Mahajan, who fell from a runaway horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, has intensified calls to ban the attraction in New York City. The Central Park Conservancy and animal rights groups argue for suspending the industry until safety measures improve, while carriage owners deny allegations of mistreatment and advocate for better protections instead.
- Man killed after horse-drawn carriage bolts and flips near popular New York City tourist destination
An 18-year-old tourist from India, Romanch Mahajan, was killed after a horse-drawn carriage he was riding in startled, collided with another carriage, and overturned near Central Park. The incident has sparked calls for stricter regulations on New York City's horse-drawn carriage industry, with the Central Park Conservancy and carriage drivers' union advocating for reforms.