City Council Set to Vote Today on Bill Banning Horse-Drawn Carriages by 2028
The New York City Council is poised to vote today on legislation that would ban horse-drawn carriage rides within 2 years, prompting driver protests and a planned lawsuit from the TWU.
The New York City Council is scheduled to vote today on a bill that could ban horse-drawn carriage rides in New York City, according to reports from NBC New York and Newsday. Spectrum News NY1 and the New York Daily News reported that the City Council is poised to approve the Central Park horse carriage ban, while Newsday reported that New York City horse carriages are expected to be banned after the City Council vote today.
After generations in Central Park, horse-drawn carriages now face a ban in the city, Reuters reported. According to ABC News, the City Council speaker said that New York City will ban horse-drawn carriages in 2028. CBS News also reported that the New York City Council is voting on a bill to ban horse carriage rides within 2 years, and NBC New York noted in a separate report that council members are set to vote on the measure to ban horse carriages.
The legislation has drawn protests and concern from workers in the carriage industry. Ahead of the New York City Council vote, horse carriage drivers staged a protest, ABC7 New York reported. According to ABC News, Central Park's drivers fear for their livelihoods as they face a ban on horse-drawn carriages. The New York Daily News reported that drivers feel angry and betrayed as the New York City Council prepares to pass the Central Park horse carriage ban.
Labor representatives are also preparing to challenge the legislation. According to www.chelseanewsny.com, the TWU plans a lawsuit over the bill banning carriage horses in New York City. In addition, Spectrum News reported that the TWU president discussed the bill to ban horse carriages in New York City ahead of the council's decision.
Sources
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos: New York City to ban horse-drawn carriages in 2028, City Council speaker says
- NBC New York: City Council to vote on bill that could ban carriage horse rides in New York City
- New York Daily News: Drivers feel angry, betrayed as NYC council poised to pass Central Park horse carriage ban
- Reuters: After generations in Central Park, horse-drawn carriages face a ban
- ABC7 New York: Horse carriage drivers protest ahead of NYC Council vote
- Spectrum News NY1: City Council poised to approve Central Park carriage ban
- CBS News: NYC Council to vote on bill to ban horse carriage rides within 2 years
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos: Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park's drivers fear for their livelihoods
- www.chelseanewsny.com: TWU Plans Suit Over Bill Banning Carriage Horses in NYC
- NBC New York: City Council to vote on bill to ban horse carriages
- Spectrum News: TWU president talks bill to ban horse carriages in NYC
- Newsday: NYC horse carriages expected to be banned after City Council vote today
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Questions readers ask
When could horse-drawn carriage rides be banned in New York City?
ABC News reported that the City Council speaker said the city will ban horse-drawn carriages in 2028. CBS News reported the bill would ban rides within 2 years.
How have carriage workers responded to the proposed ban?
Drivers staged a protest, and reports said they fear for their livelihoods and feel angry and betrayed.
Is the bill facing a legal challenge?
The TWU plans a lawsuit over the bill, according to www.chelseanewsny.com.
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Andre Williams
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