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The New York City Council is poised to phase out horse-drawn carriages by 2028, ensuring a compassionate transition for both horses and their drivers through vital support and protections.

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Council to vote on bill to wind down horse-carriage industry with worker transition plan
Council members introduced Intro 943-a to phase out horse-drawn carriages by June 2028, impose restrictions preventing horses’ sale to slaughter, and require an administration-led worker transition package with training and job referrals; sponsors said the measure balances animal welfare and worker protections.
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October 27, 2026 at 4:59 AM