Drivers Are Livid After Vote to Ban NYC’s Horse Carriages

By: Andy Newman · Dana Rubinstein and Andrea Barnes

23 October 2026 at 14:57

The City Council voted 40 to 7 to ban the carriages from Central Park starting in 2028. But the carriage drivers vowed to fight their loss of livelihood in court.

A ban on carriage horses has been debated for years but finally received the needed political support after a tourist died in a fall over the summer.

The History of the Carriage Horses in Central Park

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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.

The 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

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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.

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