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NYC Bans Central Park Horse Carriages After Teen's Death — June 2028 Deadline Set

NYC's Council voted 40–7 to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages by June 2028, following the death of an 18-year-old tourist.

Latin Times · Oct 23

New York to end 150-year-old horse-carriage tradition by 2028 after Indian tourist’s death

New York City has voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park starting June 1, 2028. This decision follows increased concerns over animal welfare and public safety, particularly after an incident involving an 18-year-old tourist. The legislation known as Romanch's Law aims to protect both tourists and horses from potential…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

New York city council votes to ban horse-drawn carriage rides

City’s council passed Romanch’s Law, named after teen who died when he was ejected from carriage earlier this year

The Guardian - US · Oct 22

New York to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death

New York City is moving toward a ban on the more-than-150-year-old horse-drawn carriage industry, with local lawmakers poised to approve a proposal to wind down the iconic, old-timey attraction following the death of a teenage tourist in Central Park

The Independent UK · Oct 14

New York City to ban iconic horse-drawn carriages from June 1, 2028; decision comes after Indian tourist Romanch Mahajan's death

An Indian family's New York vacation turned into a nightmare on June 17, when 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park in an attempt to save his mother Priya Mahajan who fell from the carriage first. The carriage driver briefly stepped away to take…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Family of Indian teen killed in Central Park carriage crash sues New York City for $105 million

The family of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan, who died after falling from a runaway horse carriage in New York's Central Park, is seeking $105 million from New York City, alleging stray electrical voltage caused the horse to bolt.

The Times of India · Aug 17

Who speaks for the horses? New push seeks to ban Central Park’s carriages

A tourist’s death has boosted animal advocates’ drive to end a trade supporters say provides jobs and treats horses well

The Guardian - US · Jul 20

'Act now': Indian teen Romanch Mahajan's father urges NYC to ban horse carriages after son's death

The father of Indian teenager Romanch Mahajan, who died in a horse-drawn carriage accident in New York's Central Park while trying to save his mother, made an emotional appeal to the New York City Council, requesting lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages and ensure that "no other family" suffers a similar…

The Times of India · Jul 16

Bill seeking to ban horse carriages in NYC renamed after Indian teen killed in Central Park incident

A bill to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City has been renamed 'Romanch's Law' in honor of an Indian teenager who tragically died after falling from a carriage. Romanch Mahajan, 18, sacrificed his life trying to help his mother when the horse bolted. The incident has reignited calls for…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York on hold after teen tourist's death

The union representing horse-drawn carriage drivers says it will not resume offer rides in Central Park until Tuesday in the wake of a death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage

The Independent UK · Jun 19