Horse-drawn carriages in New York City are expected to be outlawed after both the city council speaker and the mayor expressed support for ending the practice.
The position of the two senior city figures indicates that there is political backing for a ban, although the supplied information does not provide details of any legislation, timetable or proposed replacement arrangements.
Horse-drawn carriage rides have formed part of New York City’s public and tourism landscape, but the practice has also been the subject of debate over whether it should continue. The mayor and council speaker’s support could lead to further action by the city authorities to bring it to an end.
The latest position is that the practice is expected to be outlawed, with further details about how and when this might happen not included in the available material.
