The History of the Carriage Horses in Central Park NYT - Top Stories By: John Leland 17 July 2026 at 17:20 After 165 years, the tourist ritual — which now costs $77.22 for the first 20 minutes — may be coming to an end. Here’s a tour through the archives. © Neal Boenzi/The New York TimesThe carriage ride through the park has been a rite of passage for visitors to the city for ages.
New York City Passes Horse Carriage Ban, Ending a Central Park Tradition NYT - Top Stories By: Ed Shanahan and Dana Rubinstein 22 October 2026 at 23:35 A passenger’s death in June became the impetus for the City Council to ban the practice, but the bill will likely face a court challenge before being implemented in 2028. © Eduardo Munoz/ReutersThe proposed ban on horse carriages gained steam after the death of Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old passenger who was thrown from a carriage.