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

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.

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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.
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The History of the Carriage Horses in Central Park

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.

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The carriage ride through the park has been a rite of passage for visitors to the city for ages.
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